A 1900s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Ellenor since 1908
Babies named Ellenor per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ellenor's real moment was 1908.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 104 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 43 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 64 |
| 2010s | 148 |
| 2020s | 129 |
Meaning & origin
Ellenor is a rare variant of Eleanor that first appeared in U.S. records in 1908, the same year it reached its peak rank of 4,661. After decades of obscurity, the name has been slowly rising in popularity since 1997. In 2025, it was given to roughly 1 in 55,423 girls, reflecting its continued rarity. The spelling Ellenor combines the familiar sounds of Ellen and Eleanor, offering a distinctive yet accessible choice for parents seeking a traditional name with a unique twist.
Ellenor is a variant spelling of Eleanor, which itself has a debated etymology. The name Eleanor may derive from the Old French form Alienor, possibly from the Latin phrase 'alia Aenor' meaning 'other Aenor,' or from the Arabic 'Nurah' meaning 'light.' The spelling Ellenor emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by names like Ellen and Lenore.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Nell, Nora
Sibling names for Ellenor
Names that share Ellenor's style, for a brother or sister.
