Ellington Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Ellington originates from Old English, meaning 'Ella's town'. It has evolved through various historical forms and reflects traits of sophistication and musicality. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Ellington is most popular in North Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Ellington has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Ellington' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 6687th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5592nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7552nd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7892nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8429th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6139th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3492nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9339th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2712th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Ellington' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Ellington"
Pronunciation
/ˈɛlɪŋtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Ellington is derived from the Old English personal name 'Ella' combined with 'ing', meaning 'the people of Ella', and 'ton', meaning 'town' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
Ella's town
Language Evolution
Ella's town, Elintun, Ellington
Historical Usage
Ellington gained popularity in the 19th and 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Elliot, Ellison, Ellen
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Ellington is perceived as a sophisticated and classic name, often associated with music because of Duke Ellington, the famous jazz composer.
Famous People
Duke Ellington, Ellington Ratliff, Ellington Wells
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Ellington"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Ellington"
"Ellington" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 6687th of 7545 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 5592nd of 6773 | 15 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 7552nd of 7552 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7892nd of 10718 | 18 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8429th of 16616 | 51 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 6139th of 24088 | 192 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3492nd of 23106 | 383 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9339th of 35406 | 175 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2712th of 30306 | 770 |
Regional Popularity of "Ellington" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.47% 3989th/6822 |
55.83% 3504th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Ellington" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
94.43% 7047th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
81.70% 3255th/3984 |
- |
30.52% 2082nd/6822 |
63.62% 3993rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Ellington"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Ellington" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.