Declining since 2022, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Elanore since 1912
Babies named Elanore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Elanore's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 42 |
| 1930s | 18 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 61 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Elanore is a rare spelling variant of the classic name Eleanor. First recorded in the U.S. in 1912, it peaked that same year (rank 13,208) and has seen extremely low usage ever since, with a recent decline since 2022. The name has never appeared in the top 1,000 and is a fringe alternative for parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive sound. Its rarity means no strong state associations, but it carries the historical weight of Eleanor of Aquitaine and a legacy of literary use.
Elanore is a spelling variant of Eleanor, a name brought to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century). The original Provençal form Aliénor is thought to mean 'the other Aenor' (Aenor being a separate name), though it has long been associated with the Greek Helenē, meaning 'light' or 'torch'. The spelling Elanore has been used since the late 19th century as a slightly altered form of the more common Eleanor.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Nora, Nell, Laney
Sibling names for Elanore
Names that share Elanore's style, for a brother or sister.
