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Ellie

Ellie ranks #27 out of 5,428 girl dog names in our data (the #1 girl dog name is Bella). Across all 17 places, 1,181 dogs carry the name. It's also a cat name: #46 among girl cat names.
Ellie's popularity trend

Ellie's share of dogs, year by year — or toggle to its yearly rank. Peak year by share: 2024.

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Dogs in our data
1,181
across 17 places
Popularity rank
#27
of 5,428 girl dog names
5-year rank move
+12
2020 → 2025
Gender split
100% girls
100% girls0% boys
What does Ellie mean?
2 syllables

Ellie is a nickname most often linked to Eleanor, a name whose Old Germanic roots combine elements meaning riches and fame.

Ellie is also used as a nickname for other names entirely, including Elena and Elizabeth, even though those names have separate origins of their own -- it's a warm, easygoing name that suits a companion whose presence just makes a place feel more like home.

Where Ellie shows up

Ellie's share of each place's counted dogs. Places count differently — hover a Share figure for the basis. Click a heading to sort.

TorontoCanada0.6%
Maple RidgeCanada0.4%
BurnsideAustralia0.3%
Allegheny CountyUnited States of America0.3%
CambridgeUnited States of America0.3%
SeattleUnited States of America0.3%
WorcesterUnited States of America0.3%
PlayfordAustralia0.2%
DarwinAustralia0.2%
Noosa ShireAustralia0.2%
Surf Coast ShireAustralia0.2%
Port Adelaide EnfieldAustralia0.2%
New York CityUnited States of America0.2%
AdelaideAustralia0.1%
ProspectAustralia0.1%
Basel-StadtSwitzerland0.1%
ZürichSwitzerland0.1%

Names like Ellie

EllaEllyElleEllie MaeElliEllenEllie MayMillieCallieBillieNellieAllie

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