Elle
Gender: Girl
Meaning: She, her; bright light
Origin: French
Popularity: Ranked #461 in 2025 with 668 babies born.
History: From the French pronoun meaning she or her. It also connects to Helen (bright). The name gained enormous pop culture traction through the character Elle Woods in 'Legally Blonde' (2001) and Elle magazine.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Elle? About 1 in 4,983 babies born in 2025 were named Elle, or roughly 1.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Elle
What does the name Elle mean?
Elle means “She, her; bright light” from French roots.
What is the origin of the name Elle?
Elle has French origin. The traditional meaning is “She, her; bright light”.
How popular is Elle?
Elle ranked #461 in 2025 — given to 668 babies that year.
When was Elle most popular?
Elle peaked in 2019 with 890 babies registered that year.
Is Elle a boy or girl name?
Elle is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Elles in registered births are female.
Is the name Elle rising or falling in popularity?
Elle has fallen 91 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #370 in 2020 to #461 in 2025.
How long has Elle been recorded?
Elle appears in birth records across 45 years — from 1977 through 2025.