Ellis Ferry

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Ferry — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Ferry is a name that combines Welsh origins. The first name Ellis is a masculine given name of Welsh origin. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B. The surname Ferry: April Ferry (born 1932), American costume designer Björn Ferry (born 1978), Swedish biathlete Bob Ferry (1937–2021), American basketball player and executive Bryan Ferry (born 1945), English musician Catherine Ferry (singer) (born 1953), French singer Danny Ferry (born 1966), American basketball player and executive David Ferry (actor) (born 1951), Canadian-born actor David Ferry (poet) (1924–2023), American poet and translator George Bowman Ferry (1851–1918), American architect James Ferry (priest) (fl. Ellis is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 36K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Ellis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Ellis

Welsh

Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.

Surname: Ferry

French

April Ferry (born 1932), American costume designer Björn Ferry (born 1978), Swedish biathlete Bob Ferry (1937–2021), American basketball player and executive Bryan Ferry (born 1945), English musician Catherine Ferry (singer) (born 1953), French singer Danny Ferry (born 1966), American basketball player and executive David Ferry (actor) (born 1951), Canadian-born actor David Ferry (poet) (1924–2023), American poet and translator George Bowman Ferry (1851–1918), American architect James Ferry (priest) (fl.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Ellis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 11%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Ellis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Ellis Ferry

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Ellis Ferry:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Ellis?
The first name Ellis originates from Welsh. Ellis is a given name of Welsh and English origin. Notable people with the given name include: Ellis (Nez Perce) (c. 1810–1848), Native American leader Ellis Amburn (1933–2018), American book editor and biographer Ellis Bent (1783–1815), British-Australian lawyer and judge Ellis B.
When was Ellis most popular?
The name Ellis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Ferry?
The surname Ferry originates from French. April Ferry (born 1932), American costume designer Björn Ferry (born 1978), Swedish biathlete Bob Ferry (1937–2021), American basketball player and executive Bryan Ferry (born 1945), English musician Catherine Ferry (singer) (born 1953), French singer Danny Ferry (born 1966), American basketball player and executive David Ferry (actor) (born 1951), Canadian-born actor David Ferry (poet) (1924–2023), American poet and translator George Bowman Ferry (1851–1918), American architect James Ferry (priest) (fl.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Ferry?
The name Ellis Ferry combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Ferry originates from French.
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