#4792024 rank
2019peak year
18,574babies named Elle since 1880
▼ 28%5-year trend
Elle popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Elle mean?
Literally French for 'she', and also a clipped form of names such as Eleanor and Elizabeth. Its modern popularity owes much to the fashion magazine Elle.
OriginFrench
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, modern
Names like Elle
Same era, same vibe — if you like Elle, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Elles
- Elle Macpherson, model
Spellings & variants
EllaEllie
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