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Ellerie

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Pronounced EL-uh-ree /ˈɛl.ə.ri/High

Meaning: alder tree islandMedium

In 30 seconds: Ellerie is a modern variant of Ellery meaning alder tree island in Old English. A fresh three-syllable name with gentle literary and nature feel popular in modern naming.

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Origin MediumOld English

Meaningalder tree island

U.S. rank (2024)#2348 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births78 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 547

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ellerie is a variant of Ellery, an English surname from an Old English place name meaning alder tree island (alder + ieg). The -ie ending gives it a softer, feminine quality.

Ellerie has appeared in US birth records in the 21st century as parents feminize Ellery with the -ie ending.

Did you know? The alder tree (Alnus) was sacred across European cultures — in Celtic traditions the alder was associated with the god Bran and with resurrection, connecting Ellerie to ancient protective symbolism.

Overall data confidence 65%

Oxford Dictionary of Surnames — reference for EllerieBehind the Name: Ellery — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

ElleryEleriEllory

Nicknames

EllieEll

Famous Bearers

★Ellery Queen (fictional)
Fictional detective and mystery writer created in 1929 by cousins Frederic Dannay and Manfred B. Lee, also their shared pen name.

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Frequently Asked

What does Ellerie mean?

Ellerie means alder tree island, from the Old English alder (alder tree) and ieg (island).

How do you pronounce Ellerie?

Ellerie is pronounced EL-uh-ree (/ˈɛl.ə.ri/), with three syllables.

Is Ellerie a girl's name?

Yes, Ellerie is used as a girl's name, a feminized variant of Ellery.

How popular is the name Ellerie?

Ellerie is a rare modern name that appeared in US records in the 21st century.