Girl Name
Ellen
"Shining light or bright one; derived from Helen meaning light in Greek"
Ranked #1028 for girls
About the Name Ellen
Meaning
Shining light or bright one; derived from Helen meaning light in Greek
Origin
GreekGender
Girl
First Letter
EGirl Rank
#1028
Ellen is a girl name of Greek origin. The name means "Shining light or bright one; derived from Helen meaning light in Greek" and Currently ranked #1028 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Greek names.
Popularity Over Time
#55505 1950
#34240 1960
#11442 1970
#10279 1980
#11359 1990
#5543 2000
#3987 2010
#1363 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ellen
- ED Ellen DeGeneres (comedian/TV host)
- EP Ellen Pompeo (actress)