How old is someone named Ellis?
The average Ellis is 27 years old.
Half of all living Ellises are between 6 and 48. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Ellises are much younger than 27.
When was Ellis popular?
Ellis is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 1,144 | 0 |
| 1910s | 4,565 | 0 |
| 1920s | 6,302 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 4,611 | 580 |
| 1940s | 4,741 | 2,000 |
| 1950s | 4,076 | 2,700 |
| 1960s | 2,658 | 2,100 |
| 1970s | 1,693 | 1,500 |
| 1980s | 1,586 | 1,500 |
| 1990s | 2,083 | 2,000 |
| 2000s | 3,110 | 3,100 |
| 2010s | 9,865 | 9,800 |
| 2020s | 9,628 | 9,600 |
How many Ellises are still alive?
About 35,000 Ellises are alive in the US today. That's 60% of the roughly 58,000 babies named Ellis since 1880.
Roughly half of all Ellises ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Ellis?
About half of living Ellises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ellis an old name?
Not really. Ellis is younger than 54 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ellis will be 25 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Ellis a boy or girl name?
Mostly a boy's name: 81% of living Ellises are men, and 19% are women.
The women average 13 and the men 31.
Names the same age as Ellis
NAME TWIN
Ellis's name twin is Nora. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Nora's age curve is the closest match to Ellis's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Ellis
How old is the average Ellis?
The average Ellis in the US is 27 years old. The median is 13, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ellis?
About 35,000 Ellises are alive in the US today, out of roughly 58,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Ellis most popular?
In 2025, when about 1,800 baby boys were named Ellis.
Is Ellis a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 51% of living Ellises are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this