Ely

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Ely was most popular in 2009, when 175 American babies were given the name — ranking #2,406 that year. In 2025 it ranked #4,676, with 65 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 5,087 people named Ely.

Ely over time

Births per year. The dot marks Ely’s peak in 2009. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Names that peaked alongside Ely

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org