How old is someone named Ellison?
The average Ellison is 16 years old.
Half of all living Ellisons are between 6 and 19.
When was Ellison popular?
Ellison is a modern favorite: it climbed through the 2000s and hit its high in 2021. 326 babies got the name in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 39 | 0 |
| 1910s | 172 | 0 |
| 1920s | 216 | 0 |
| 1930s | 160 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 187 | under 100 |
| 1950s | 154 | 100 |
| 1960s | 144 | 120 |
| 1970s | 155 | 140 |
| 1980s | 219 | 210 |
| 1990s | 375 | 370 |
| 2000s | 1,337 | 1,300 |
| 2010s | 3,412 | 3,400 |
| 2020s | 2,069 | 2,100 |
How many Ellisons are still alive?
About 7,800 Ellisons are alive in the US today. That's 90% of the roughly 8,700 babies named Ellison since 1881.
Nearly every Ellison ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Ellison?
More than half of living Ellisons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ellison an old name?
No. Ellison is one of the youngest names around: younger than 81 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Ellison will be 27 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Ellison a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Ellisons are women, and 28% are men.
The women average 13 and the men 24.
Names the same age as Ellison
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Ellison's name twin is Gideon. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Gideon's age curve is the closest match to Ellison's: 93% alike.
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Questions about the name Ellison
How old is the average Ellison?
The average Ellison in the US is 16 years old. The median is 11, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Ellison?
About 7,800 Ellisons are alive in the US today, out of roughly 8,700 babies given the name since 1881.
When was the name Ellison most popular?
In 2021, when about 420 baby girls were named Ellison.
Is Ellison a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 60% of living Ellisons are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Ellison a boy or girl name?
Mostly a girl's name: 72% of living Ellisons are women, and 28% are men. The women average 13 and the men 24.
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