Ellis Greene

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Greene — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Greene 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 Greene: Greenes sharing the same first name: Alastair Greene (born 1971), American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ashley Greene (born 1987), American actor Balcomb Greene (1904–1990), American artist Brenda Shannon Greene (born 1958), better known as Shannon, American singer Burton Greene (1937–2021), American free jazz pianist Charles Greene, American architect, partner in Greene and Greene Ellen Greene (born 1951), American singer and actor Evie Greene (1875–1917), English singer and actor Frances Nimmo Greene (1867–1937), American educator and author Frank Greene (singer) (1879–?), ba. 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: Greene

English

Greenes sharing the same first name: Alastair Greene (born 1971), American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ashley Greene (born 1987), American actor Balcomb Greene (1904–1990), American artist Brenda Shannon Greene (born 1958), better known as Shannon, American singer Burton Greene (1937–2021), American free jazz pianist Charles Greene, American architect, partner in Greene and Greene Ellen Greene (born 1951), American singer and actor Evie Greene (1875–1917), English singer and actor Frances Nimmo Greene (1867–1937), American educator and author Frank Greene (singer) (1879–?), ba.

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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 Greene

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 Greene:

3
Expression Number

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

11
Soul Urge Number

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

1
Personality Number

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

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 Greene?
The surname Greene originates from English. Greenes sharing the same first name: Alastair Greene (born 1971), American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ashley Greene (born 1987), American actor Balcomb Greene (1904–1990), American artist Brenda Shannon Greene (born 1958), better known as Shannon, American singer Burton Greene (1937–2021), American free jazz pianist Charles Greene, American architect, partner in Greene and Greene Ellen Greene (born 1951), American singer and actor Evie Greene (1875–1917), English singer and actor Frances Nimmo Greene (1867–1937), American educator and author Frank Greene (singer) (1879–?), ba.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Greene?
The name Ellis Greene combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Greene originates from English.
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