Ellington is an American male given name of musical origin. It was coined by Duke Ellington, the renowned jazz composer and pianist, as his own stage name in the early 1900s. The name, which is a blend of his two middle names, Edward and Kenneth, has since been adopted by some families as a tribute to the influential musician or simply as an alternative choice for a distinctive yet approachable moniker.
The name Ellington has seen a significant increase in popularity since the late 20th century, with a marked spike beginning around the year 2000. The greatest number of births registered in any single year was in 2016, with 46 babies named Ellington.