Ellis Straight

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Ellis Straight — Welsh
36K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Ellis Straight 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 Straight: Beatrice Straight (1914–2001), American actress Dorothy Straight (born 1958), American writer Henry Harrison Straight (1846–1886), American geologist and professor Michael Whitney Straight (1916–2004), American magazine publisher and novelist Nina Auchincloss Straight (born 1935), American writer, journalist and socialite Susan Straight (born 1960), American writer Whitney Willard Straight (1912–1979), American-born British Grand Prix driver and aviator Willard Dickerman Straight (1880–1918), American investment banker Alvin Straight (1920–1996), an American man who famously traveled 240 miles. 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: Straight

English

Beatrice Straight (1914–2001), American actress Dorothy Straight (born 1958), American writer Henry Harrison Straight (1846–1886), American geologist and professor Michael Whitney Straight (1916–2004), American magazine publisher and novelist Nina Auchincloss Straight (born 1935), American writer, journalist and socialite Susan Straight (born 1960), American writer Whitney Willard Straight (1912–1979), American-born British Grand Prix driver and aviator Willard Dickerman Straight (1880–1918), American investment banker Alvin Straight (1920–1996), an American man who famously traveled 240 miles.

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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 Straight

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 Straight:

6
Expression Number

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

6
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Straight?
The surname Straight originates from English. Beatrice Straight (1914–2001), American actress Dorothy Straight (born 1958), American writer Henry Harrison Straight (1846–1886), American geologist and professor Michael Whitney Straight (1916–2004), American magazine publisher and novelist Nina Auchincloss Straight (born 1935), American writer, journalist and socialite Susan Straight (born 1960), American writer Whitney Willard Straight (1912–1979), American-born British Grand Prix driver and aviator Willard Dickerman Straight (1880–1918), American investment banker Alvin Straight (1920–1996), an American man who famously traveled 240 miles.
What are the origins of the name Ellis Straight?
The name Ellis Straight combines two different traditions: the first name Ellis has Welsh roots, while the surname Straight originates from English.
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