Ellan
Pronunciation: [ EHL-uhn ]
Ellan is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,613 in the US, popular nicknames include Ell, Ely, and Ellie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Ellan first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 128 babies have been named Ellan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ellan is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,613 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,613
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Ellan
Ellan is a girl name .
Ellan is currently ranked #38,613 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ellan include Ell, Ely, and Ellie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Ellan include Ella, Ellamae, Ellarose, Ellanor, Ellanie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis