Elloree

Elloree - A very unique female name

Elloree appeared on the charts for the first time in 1920 on position #1845. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Elloree and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Elloree? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Elloree. The baby girl name Elloree was given to 9 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3961 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 144,830 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Elloree peaked in popularity 106 years ago in 1920 on position 1845.

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Elloree is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Elloree is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #533 - and is the least popular in South Carolina at position #533.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Elloree is where you live.

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Elloree origin and meaning

American place name (uncertain)

Uncertain — Elloree is the name of a town in South Carolina whose own name origin is not established; as a given name it is a place-name transfer or an elaboration in the Ella family

Elloree has surfaced sporadically in US data since 1920, always in tiny numbers. The South Carolina town of Elloree is the most visible carrier of the word, and given-name use most plausibly borrows the place or builds on fashionable El- sounds; neither can be proven, and the folk etymologies told about the town's name are not evidence.

Origin uncertain

Elloree is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

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Similar to Elloree

We've found the following names that sound similar to Elloree, sorted by popularity.

Elora / Ellery / Elara / Eliora / Ellory / Ellora / Ellerie / Ellorie / Ellarie / Ellaree /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Elloree

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Elloree a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Elloree?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

EL-oh-ree · /ˈɛləri/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Ellie

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Place name

Why parents choose it

Elloree has a lilting, old-Southern musicality — Ellie with a song after it. It appeals to parents who love vintage Southern place names and true obscurity.

Worth knowing

• Almost nobody will have heard it, and it will be misheard as Ellery, Ellie or Eleanor.