Rising since 2003, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellenore since 1915
Babies named Ellenore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 24 |
| 1920s | 52 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 122 |
| 2020s | 72 |
Meaning & origin
The name Ellenore first appeared in U.S. records in 1915, but it has never been widely common. Its peak popularity came relatively recently, in 2016, when it ranked highest among all years on record. Since 2003, the name has been on a rising trajectory, reflecting a broader taste for vintage-style names like Eleanor and its variants. Despite its low rank of 6838 in 2025, the name is part of a growing trend, with a 1-in-100,454 incidence among newborn girls. The name's top states show no particular regional concentration, indicating scattered use across the country. Ellenore offers a slightly less conventional spelling of the classic Eleanor, appealing to parents seeking familiarity with a touch of distinctiveness.
Ellenore is a spelling variant of Eleanor, a name introduced to England by Eleanor of Aquitaine in the 12th century. The original Provençal form Aliénor may combine the Germanic elements 'alja' (other) and 'nord' (north), or be a variation of Helen. The name has been used in various forms across Europe, with Ellenore appearing as a less common English spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ella, Ellie, Nora, Lenore
Sibling names for Ellenore
Names that share Ellenore's style, for a brother or sister.
