Rising since 2008, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Ellinore since 1918
Babies named Ellinore per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Ellinore is an uncommon spelling variant of the classic name Eleanor. First recorded in U.S. data in 1918, it remained sporadic for decades before showing a steady upward trend since 2008. In 2025, it ranked 13,208, with approximately 1 in 267,878 births receiving the name, and it reached its highest recorded usage in 2020. The name shares the refined, vintage feel of Eleanor but stands out as a distinctive choice. While it has not cracked the top 1,000, its slow, modern rise suggests a quiet appeal among parents seeking an elegant alternative to more common forms. Ellinore carries no strong regional associations in the U.S., as its top states list is empty, indicating broad but thin distribution.
Ellinore is a variant spelling of Eleanor, which derives from the Old French name Aliénor. The Provencal name Aenor is the root, and the initial Al- may have been added to distinguish a daughter from her mother, giving 'the other Aenor'. Alternatively, the name may be connected to the Greek word 'helios' for sun. Eleanor became popular in England through Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century) and has since spawned numerous spelling variants including Ellinore.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ellie, Nora, Ella, Nell, Nellie
Sibling names for Ellinore
Names that share Ellinore's style, for a brother or sister.
