Ellis Hay

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Hay — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Hay 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 Hay: Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand . 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: Hay

Scottish

Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand .

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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 Hay

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 Hay:

1
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

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 Hay?
The surname Hay originates from Scottish. Andrew Leith Hay (1785–1862), Scottish soldier, politician and author Ann Hawkes Hay (1745–1785), American soldier Barry Hay (born 1948), Dutch musician Bill Hay (1935–2024), Canadian ice hockey player Brogan Hay (born 1999), Scottish footballer Cody Hay (born 1983), Canadian figure skater Colin Hay (born 1953), Scottish-Australian musician Daisy Hay (fl. 2006–2022), British professor of English Literature Danny Hay (born 1975), New Zealand soccer player Dennis Hay (born 1940), Scottish field hockey player and coach Denys Hay (1915–1994), British historian Douglas Hay (1876–1967), New Zealand .
What are the origins of the name Ellis Hay?
The name Ellis Hay combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Hay originates from Scottish.
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