Rising since 2000, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellanor since 1913
Babies named Ellanor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 12 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 108 |
| 2010s | 319 |
| 2020s | 241 |
Meaning & origin
Ellanor is a modern spelling variant of the classic name Eleanor, and its usage in the United States has been steadily rising since the year 2000. While the name Eleanor has ancient roots, the Ellanor spelling first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, though it remained quite rare for much of the 20th century. The name saw a significant surge recently, peaking in popularity in 2021. In 2025, it ranked 3,577th nationally, with approximately 1 in every 38,268 baby girls given this name. Its growth trajectory reflects a broader trend of parents favoring unique spellings of traditional names, giving a fresh feel to a historically rich name.
Ellanor is a modern spelling variant of Eleanor, a name of debated etymology. Eleanor likely originated from the Old French form Alienor, derived from the Provençal name Aenor; the prefix 'Al-' may mean 'other', thus 'the other Aenor'. Another theory links it to the Arabic 'Nurah' (light) via the influence of the Crusades. The spelling Ellanor emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century, reflecting a pattern of alternative spellings popular in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Nora, Elle
Sibling names for Ellanor
Names that share Ellanor's style, for a brother or sister.
