How many babies were named Ellis in Scotland?

2,081 babies have been named Ellis in Scotland since records began in 1974. In 2025, 51 babies were given the name, ranking #100.

When did the name Ellis peak in popularity in Scotland?

Ellis peaked in 2020 with 64 births recorded in Scotland.

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Ellis

Boy / Girl name · 2,081 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ellis: 2,081 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 64 births in 2020.

Ellis began as a Welsh surname derived from Elias, the Welsh form of Elijah, meaning "my God is Yahweh," but it also has roots as an English variant of Alice or Elizabeth, lending it a subtle unisex charm. Famous bearers include the jazz pianist Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of a legendary musical dynasty, and Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, the war correspondent who chronicled the Gallipoli campaign. The most enduring place connection

Boy 36 of 52 years

Peak year: 202064 babies
Latest (2025): #10051 babies
Total births: 1,145since 1976
5-year trend: ≈ stablevs prior 5y

Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).

Girl 37 of 52 years

Peak year: 200140 babies
Latest (2025): #22616 babies
Total births: 936since 1989
5-year trend: ▼ 36%vs prior 5y

Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).