A 1910s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eleanore since 1880
Babies named Eleanore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 107 |
| 1890s | 278 |
| 1900s | 613 |
| 1910s | 4,807 |
| 1920s | 6,319 |
| 1930s | 2,628 |
| 1940s | 963 |
| 1950s | 434 |
| 1960s | 198 |
| 1970s | 138 |
| 1980s | 139 |
| 1990s | 215 |
| 2000s | 386 |
| 2010s | 761 |
| 2020s | 738 |
Meaning & origin
Eleanore has been in steady use since 1880, with a peak in popularity in 1916. After a period of decline, it has been rising again since 1985, reflecting a broader revival of vintage names. The name is most popular in Oregon, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. As of 2025, it ranks 1396, with about 1 in 10,303 girls receiving it, indicating a return to favor among parents seeking classic, elegant names with a slightly softer spelling than the traditional Eleanor.
Eleanore is a variant of Eleanor, which has a debated etymology. It may come from the Provençal name Aliénor, said to be derived from the Germanic name *Aleanord (meaning 'other Aenor'), or from the Arabic 'Nurah' meaning 'light.' The name was popularized in England by Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century) and later by Eleanor Roosevelt. The spelling Eleanore has been in use since the 19th century, reflecting a more phonetic rendering.
Where Eleanore is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Eleanore” around the world
Where Eleanore lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
115
babies in 2024
Quebec
18
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Nora, Ella, Lean
Sibling names for Eleanore
Names that share Eleanore's style, for a brother or sister.
