Ellington
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Raven family estate or place on a riverbank
Origin: Old English
Popularity: Ranked #2868 in 2025 with 59 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Remington. Shares the meaning 'Raven family estate or place on a riverbank.'
Similar names: elion, eliona, elionna, elliona, ellionna, elton
Name length: 9 letters
How common is Ellington? About 1 in 39,625 babies born in 2025 were named Ellington, or roughly 0.2 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ellington
What does the name Ellington mean?
Ellington means “Raven family estate or place on a riverbank” from Old English roots.
What is the origin of the name Ellington?
Ellington has Old English origin. The traditional meaning is “Raven family estate or place on a riverbank”.
How popular is Ellington?
Ellington ranked #2859 in 2025 — given to 59 babies that year.
When was Ellington most popular?
Ellington peaked in 2015 with 85 babies registered that year.
Is Ellington a boy or girl name?
Ellington is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 41% of Ellingtons are boys and 59% are girls.
Is the name Ellington rising or falling in popularity?
Ellington has fallen 86 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #2773 in 2020 to #2859 in 2025.
How long has Ellington been recorded?
Ellington appears in birth records across 46 years — from 1921 through 2025.