Eleanor
Eleanor is of Greek and French origin, derived from 'Alienor' meaning 'the other Aenor' or often associated with meanings like 'light' or 'shining one'. It carries a timeless, regal quality with deep historical roots in European nobility.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 7,919. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 2,085
- 2012: 2,383
- 2013: 3,013
- 2014: 3,740
- 2015: 4,442
- 2016: 5,140
- 2017: 5,549
- 2018: 5,728
- 2019: 6,198
- 2020: 6,379
- 2021: 7,099
- 2022: 6,927
- 2023: 6,765
- 2024: 7,147
- 2025: 7,649
- 2026 (projected): 7,919
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in English-speaking countries
- •Offers many nickname options for versatility
- •Strong historical significance with multiple queens and notable women bearing this name
- •Fits well across all ages from childhood through adulthood
- •Very popular - your child may share this name with classmates
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Famous People
Eleanor Roosevelt
Former First Lady and Human Rights Activist
Eleanor Rigby
Iconic Beatles Song Character
Eleanor Tomlinson
British Actress
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Medieval Queen of France and England
Statistics
336,678
Total births since 1880
1920
Peak year
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