Ellis Matlock

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Matlock — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Matlock 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 Matlock: Bob Matlock (1918–2006), Australian rules footballer Glen Matlock (born 1956), English bass player in the original line-up for punk band the Sex Pistols Jack F. Matlock Jr. (born 1929), American diplomat Jimmy Matlock (born 1959), American politician Leroy Matlock (1907–1968), American Negro league baseball player Mark Matlock (born 1969), founder and president of WisdomWorks Ministries Matty Matlock (1907–1978), American jazz musician and arranger Michelle Matlock, American professional clown and female lead in the Cirque du Soleil production Ovo Rebecca Matlock (1928–2019), photographer and . 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: Matlock

English

Bob Matlock (1918–2006), Australian rules footballer Glen Matlock (born 1956), English bass player in the original line-up for punk band the Sex Pistols Jack F. Matlock Jr. (born 1929), American diplomat Jimmy Matlock (born 1959), American politician Leroy Matlock (1907–1968), American Negro league baseball player Mark Matlock (born 1969), founder and president of WisdomWorks Ministries Matty Matlock (1907–1978), American jazz musician and arranger Michelle Matlock, American professional clown and female lead in the Cirque du Soleil production Ovo Rebecca Matlock (1928–2019), photographer and .

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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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Numerology

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

6
Expression Number

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

3
Soul Urge Number

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

3
Personality Number

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

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 Matlock?
The surname Matlock originates from English. Bob Matlock (1918–2006), Australian rules footballer Glen Matlock (born 1956), English bass player in the original line-up for punk band the Sex Pistols Jack F. Matlock Jr. (born 1929), American diplomat Jimmy Matlock (born 1959), American politician Leroy Matlock (1907–1968), American Negro league baseball player Mark Matlock (born 1969), founder and president of WisdomWorks Ministries Matty Matlock (1907–1978), American jazz musician and arranger Michelle Matlock, American professional clown and female lead in the Cirque du Soleil production Ovo Rebecca Matlock (1928–2019), photographer and .
What are the origins of the name Ellis Matlock?
The name Ellis Matlock combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Matlock originates from English.
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