Ellen
Meaning: Moon, moon goddess
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #282
Total births: 943
History: Ellen peaked in the 2010s in Australia. Ellen DeGeneres brought the name global visibility. Ellen represents the vintage revival and pop culture convergence in Australian naming.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1996) | #73 |
| Babies named Ellen in 1996 | 106 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 943 |
| Peak year | 1994 (123 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #68 |
| Years in records | 1988–1996 (9 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 19 spots |
Frequently asked about Ellen
What does the name Ellen mean?
Ellen means “Moon, moon goddess” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Ellen?
Ellen has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Moon, moon goddess”.
How popular is Ellen in Australia?
Ellen ranked #73 in Australia in 1996 — given to 106 babies that year.
When was Ellen most popular?
Ellen peaked in 1994 with 123 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Ellen a boy or girl name?
Ellen is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Ellens in registered births are female.
Is the name Ellen rising or falling in popularity?
Ellen has risen 19 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #92 in 1991 to #73 in 1996.
How long has Ellen been recorded in Australia?
Ellen appears in birth records in Australia across 9 years — from 1988 through 1996.