Ellis Steffens

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Steffens — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Steffens 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 Steffens: Bradley Steffens (born 1955), American author Dirk Steffens (born 1950), German musician Haagen Krog Steffens (1873–1917), Norwegian historian, archivist and genealogist Hagbart Steffens (1874–1932), Norwegian yacht racer Helga Paris (née Steffens; 1938–2024), German photographer Henrik Steffens (1773–1845), Norwegian-born Danish philosopher Ingeborg Steffens (1907–1982), Norwegian actress Jessica Steffens (born 1987), American water polo player Johann Steffens (1560–1616), German organist and composer Karl-Heinz Steffens (born 1961), German clarinetist and conductor Lincoln Steffens (1866–193. 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: Steffens

English

Bradley Steffens (born 1955), American author Dirk Steffens (born 1950), German musician Haagen Krog Steffens (1873–1917), Norwegian historian, archivist and genealogist Hagbart Steffens (1874–1932), Norwegian yacht racer Helga Paris (née Steffens; 1938–2024), German photographer Henrik Steffens (1773–1845), Norwegian-born Danish philosopher Ingeborg Steffens (1907–1982), Norwegian actress Jessica Steffens (born 1987), American water polo player Johann Steffens (1560–1616), German organist and composer Karl-Heinz Steffens (born 1961), German clarinetist and conductor Lincoln Steffens (1866–193.

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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 Steffens:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

6
Soul Urge Number

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

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 Steffens?
The surname Steffens originates from English. Bradley Steffens (born 1955), American author Dirk Steffens (born 1950), German musician Haagen Krog Steffens (1873–1917), Norwegian historian, archivist and genealogist Hagbart Steffens (1874–1932), Norwegian yacht racer Helga Paris (née Steffens; 1938–2024), German photographer Henrik Steffens (1773–1845), Norwegian-born Danish philosopher Ingeborg Steffens (1907–1982), Norwegian actress Jessica Steffens (born 1987), American water polo player Johann Steffens (1560–1616), German organist and composer Karl-Heinz Steffens (born 1961), German clarinetist and conductor Lincoln Steffens (1866–193.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Steffens?
The name Ellis Steffens combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Steffens originates from English.
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