Ellery
Meaning
“English surname, traditionally linked to Hilarius, meaning 'cheerful'”
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Ellery peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
72 people · the #51,891 first name in Brazil · median age 32
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Ellery
Most people given the name Ellery in the United States are children or teenagers today. The name belongs to this generation.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Ellery deep dive
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