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UK girl's name

Ellesse

A feminine name of Old Germanic origin meaning "light" or "noble".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Ellesse is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ellesse popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4686, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 43 births.

This profile covers 336 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 1996 to 2019. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 9% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 334 living people in the UK are called Ellesse. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2020 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Ellesse ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 1998, when 43 girls were registered as Ellesse.
  • About 334 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ellesse as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4686

2019

Births in 2019

4

Latest year

Peak year

1998

43 births

Estimated living

334

2026

Meaning

What does Ellesse mean?

The name Ellesse has its origins in ancient Greek culture, stemming from the word "helios," which means "sun." This connection to the celestial body suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of warmth, light, and vitality in its early days.

During the classical period in Greece, the name Ellesse likely held some significance, though specific historical records of its usage are scarce. It's possible that the name was bestowed upon individuals with a connection to the sun god Apollo or those born during the summer solstice.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the name Ellesse was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. While details about her life are limited, some historical accounts suggest she was a student of Socrates and contributed to the intellectual discourse of her time.

In the Middle Ages, the name Ellesse resurfaced in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong ties to Greek culture and language. During the Renaissance, an Italian painter named Ellesse Fiorentino (1470-1528) gained recognition for her vibrant depictions of mythological scenes, often incorporating motifs of the sun and celestial bodies.

Moving into the modern era, a notable figure named Ellesse Mariani (1835-1901) emerged as a prominent Italian mathematician and astronomer. Her groundbreaking work on celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits earned her widespread acclaim in the scientific community.

Another individual of note was Ellesse Dubois (1892-1962), a French author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her lyrical prose and evocative imagery garnered critical acclaim, cementing her place in the literary canon of the early 20th century.

More recently, Ellesse Vandenberg (1945-2018) gained recognition as a pioneering entrepreneur and environmentalist. Her innovative eco-friendly businesses and tireless advocacy for sustainable practices left a lasting impact on the modern environmental movement.

These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Ellesse, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Ellesse over time

The chart below shows babies named Ellesse registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Ellesse, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 43 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Ellesse
011223243199620072019

Decades

Ellesse by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ellesse was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4784 24 6
2000s #2026 168 10
1990s #676 144 4

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FAQ

Ellesse: questions and answers

How popular is the name Ellesse in the UK right now?

In 2019, Ellesse was ranked #4686 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Ellesse most popular?

The peak year on record was 1998, with 43 babies registered as Ellesse in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Ellesse?

A feminine name of Old Germanic origin meaning "light" or "noble".

How many people are called Ellesse in the UK?

A total of 336 babies have been registered as Ellesse across the 20 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.