Ellen

Ellen is the medieval English form of Helen, a Greek name whose original meaning is uncertain but is often associated with light or a torch. Ellen was the usual English spelling through the Middle Ages, while Helen became more common after the Renaissance. Notable bearers include Liberian president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and American comedian and television host Ellen DeGeneres.

Ellen moved from #809 to #921 for girls between 2020 and 2021. Its highest annual birth count came in 1951, with 5,945 births.