Ella vs. Ellie: which name is older?
The average Ella is 22 and the average Ellie is 12, so Ella is the older name, by about 10 years.
Ella
Ellie
When was each name popular?
Ella peaked first, in 2010 (in the early 2010s). Ellie peaked in 2024, 14 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 220,000 Ellas and about 100,000 Ellies alive in the US, so there are about 2 times as many Ellas as Ellies.
Boys or girls?
Both are girls' names: over 99% of living Ellas and over 99% of living Ellies are women.
Names the same age as Ella
Names the same age as Ellie
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Ella or Ellie: questions
Which is older, Ella or Ellie?
The average Ella is 22 and the average Ellie is 12, so Ella is the older name, by about 10 years.
How old is the average Ella?
The average Ella in the US is 22; half of all living Ellas are between 9 and 21.
How old is the average Ellie?
The average Ellie in the US is 12; half of all living Ellies are between 5 and 16.
Which is more common, Ella or Ellie?
There are about 220,000 Ellas and about 100,000 Ellies alive in the US, so there are about 2 times as many Ellas as Ellies.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this