Elliss town or settlement of the Elf-folk
Derived from an English surname, Ellington likely refers to a town belonging to the descendants of Ella or Ellis. In Old English, it can also be interpreted as the settlement of the 'Aelfingas' or elf-people. It is most famously associated with jazz legend Duke Ellington, giving it a sophisticated, musical air.
Less common today
Ellington isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,234 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader
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