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Ellsworth

♂ Boy

Pronounced ELZ-wurth /ˈɛlz.wɜːrθ/Medium

Meaning: An English surname and place name, from an Old English personal name (such as Elli) joined to 'worth,' 'enclosure; homestead' — roughly 'Elli's estate.' Carried into given-name use in the early 20th century.Low

In 30 seconds: A stately surname name: Ellsworth means 'Elli's estate' (English), said 'ELZ-wurth.' Early-century and dignified.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn English surname and place name, from an Old English personal name (such as Elli) joined to 'worth,' 'enclosure; homestead' — roughly 'Elli's estate.' Carried into given-name use in the early 20th century.
U.S. rank (2020)#7155 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191818802020

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

Ellsworth is an English surname and place name, an Old English name plus 'worth' ('enclosure; homestead'). Adopted as a given name in the early 20th century, it peaked in 1918 and slowly faded from use (said 'ELZ-wurth'). The exact root name is uncertain, which we note.

Ellsworth belonged to the early-century generation and is seldom heard now. Rare, stately, and vintage.

Did you know? Ellsworth is an English surname-name that peaked around 1918 as a dignified first name and has faded to rarity since.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Ellsworth — English surname/place; Old English name + 'worth'

Variations

ElsworthEllesworthEllworth

Nicknames

EllWorth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ellsworth mean?

Ellsworth is an English surname and place name, an Old English name joined to 'worth' (enclosure).

How do you pronounce Ellsworth?

It's said ELZ-wurth /ˈɛlz.wɜːrθ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ellsworth a boy or girl name?

Ellsworth is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ellsworth?

Ellsworth peaked around nineteen-eighteen and is very rare today.

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