The nameEllen
Ellen is a girl's name, the English and Scandinavian form of Helen.
- Girl's name
- English and Scandinavian
Meaning
Like Helen, it goes back to Greek and is often linked to helê, "brightness".
Origin
English and Scandinavian.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Ellen has been given discreetly but steadily there, mostly from the 1970s to the 1990s.
Popularity of the name Ellen
Ellen in France
2909thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1991peak year (25 births)
1,195babies named Ellen in France since 1900
Ellen was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 185 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Ellen. Half of all babies named Ellen in France were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Ellen in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ellen mean?
Like Helen, it goes back to Greek and is often linked to helê, "brightness".
What is the origin of the name Ellen?
English and Scandinavian.
Is Ellen a girl's or a boy's name?
Ellen is a girl's name.