girl · english and greek
Ellen
say it el-un
What Ellen means
- English and Greek medieval English form of Helen, often linked to torch, light debated Greek myth and Christian saint: Helen of Troy; St Helena, mother of Constantine
How popular it is
In the top 100 in 4 countries.
Its use is steady over the last ten years.
- no. 10 in Finland (2022)
- no. 20 in Sweden (2020)
- no. 24 in Denmark (2019)
- no. 65 in Ireland (2017)
- no. 154 in Northern Ireland (2025)
- no. 161 in Norway (2020)
- no. 235 in Portugal (2017)
- no. 444 in Scotland (2025)
In the United States it was most popular around 1880.
Other forms
Names with a similar meaning
Clara Ellie Elena Lucy Lena Eleanor Ayla Phoebe Zara Helena Lucia Elina