Ellyanna
A feminine variation of Ellen, meaning "bright shining light".
Name Census estimates that about 653 living Americans carry the first name Ellyanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellyanna today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellyanna births was 2022 (47 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellyanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
653
~ 1 in 524,892 Americans
Peak year
2022
47 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,574
Tracked since 2000
Census
Ellyanna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 410 people with the first name Ellyanna, which placed it at #23,765 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#23,765
National first-name rank
People counted
410
410 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
61.0% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ellyanna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellyanna is White at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.9%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ellyanna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ellyanna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White61.0% · 250
- Hispanic or Latino25.9% · 106
- Two or more races7.1% · 29
- Black or African American3.9% · 16
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.2% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 4
Popularity
Ellyanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellyanna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 341 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ellyanna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellyanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ellyanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ellyannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. Texas, California, New York recorded the most babies named Ellyanna, while Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellyanna
The given name Ellyanna is a relatively modern invention, with its origins being a combination of the names Ellen and Anna. The name Ellen is derived from the Greek word "helene," meaning "bright one" or "shining light." Anna, on the other hand, has Hebrew roots, stemming from the word "hannah," which translates to "grace" or "favor."
This blending of cultures and languages is a common practice in the creation of new names, often reflecting the diverse backgrounds of parents and their desire to honor multiple traditions. While the name Ellyanna itself does not have a long historical lineage, its components carry rich symbolic meanings that have resonated across various societies for centuries.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Ellyanna can be traced back to the late 20th century, coinciding with a growing trend of creating unique and personalized names. However, its relative novelty does not diminish the significance it holds for those who bear it or the potential for historical figures to emerge and shape its legacy in the future.
One notable individual who shared a similar name was Elinor Glyn, a British novelist and scriptwriter born in 1864. Known for her romantic fiction and scandalous portrayal of female desire, Glyn's works challenged societal norms and contributed to the early 20th century's shift in attitudes towards sexuality.
Another figure worth mentioning is Ellen Willmott, a renowned English horticulturist born in 1858. Willmott's passion for gardening and her contributions to the field, including the introduction of numerous plant species, left a lasting impact on the horticultural world.
In the realm of literature, Anna Akhmatova, a Russian modernist poet born in 1889, stands out. Her poignant works, often reflecting on themes of love, loss, and the struggles of women in a turbulent era, earned her a place among the most influential voices of her time.
Moving into more recent history, we find Ellen Ochoa, an American engineer and former astronaut born in 1958. Ochoa's achievements include being the first Hispanic woman to travel to space, paving the way for greater diversity and representation in the field of space exploration.
Lastly, Anna Wintour, the iconic British-American journalist and editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, born in 1949, has left an indelible mark on the fashion industry. Known for her impeccable style and influential editorial decisions, Wintour has shaped the global perception of fashion and style for decades.
While the name Ellyanna may be relatively new, its components carry a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance, reflecting the enduring human desire to find meaning and connection through the art of naming.
People
Ellyanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellyanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ellyanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellyanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 653 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellyanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 524,892 US residents.
Is Ellyanna a common name?
We classify Ellyanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 658 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellyanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellyanna was 2022, when 47 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellyanna is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ellyanna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 410 people with the name Ellyanna, or 0.14 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #23,765 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ellyanna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ellyanna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ellyanna appears almost entirely female. Of the 419 people counted with this name, 99.3% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ellyanna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ellyanna is White at 61.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (25.9%) and Two or More Races (7.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ellyanna most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ellyanna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 61.0% (250 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ellyanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellyanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellyanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ellyanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellyanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ellyanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Ellyanna?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.