Ellsworth
Ellsworth was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked 296th; the most babies were born in 1918 (300). More babies were named Ellsworth in the 1920s than in any other decade.
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- Rank in 2025
- Not rankedboys
- Babies in 2025
- 0boys
- Girls and boys
- Almost always a boy’s name2021–2025
- Peak year
- 1918300 babies
- Total since 1880
- 7,337babies recorded
Ellsworth popularity since 1880
| Year | Rank (boys) | Babies (boys) |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — |
| 2020 | #7,161 | 11 |
| 2010 | #12,830 | 5 |
| 2000 | #10,906 | 5 |
| 1990 | #6,636 | 7 |
| 1980 | #3,477 | 12 |
| 1970 | #2,950 | 11 |
| 1960 | #1,368 | 34 |
| 1950 | #938 | 54 |
| 1940 | #744 | 68 |
| 1930 | #535 | 124 |
| 1920 | #381 | 245 |
| 1910 | #398 | 44 |
| 1900 | #436 | 27 |
| 1890 | #377 | 22 |
| 1880 | #581 | 11 |
How popular is Ellsworth, counting every spelling?
Ellsworth has no other common spelling that sounds the same.
How old are people named Ellsworth?
About 1,100 people born in the US named Ellsworth are alive today, with a median age of 72; half are between 59 and 81. That makes Ellsworth a name most people associate with older generations.
Babies given the name each year (SSA) times the share of that birth year still alive (SSA life tables). Counts people born in the US only. Method.
Ellsworth by state
How common Ellsworth was among boys born in each state in 1916–1920, around its peak. It is notably more common than nationally in Maryland (4.1×), Minnesota (3.2×), Connecticut (2.4×), Wisconsin (2.4×), North Dakota (2.3×). In 22 states fewer than five boys a year got the name, too few for SSA to publish, so those states show as zero.
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Questions about the name Ellsworth
How popular is the name Ellsworth?
Ellsworth was not among the names given to 5 or more boys in 2025. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked 296th; the most babies were born in 1918 (300). More babies were named Ellsworth in the 1920s than in any other decade.
Is Ellsworth a boy or girl name?
In 2021–2025, almost always a boy’s name given the name Ellsworth in the US.
Where was Ellsworth most popular?
In 1916–1920, Ellsworth was most common in Maryland (1.08 per 1,000 boys), followed by Minnesota and Connecticut.