#142024 rank
1920peak year
328,990babies named Eleanor since 1880
▲ +15%5-year trend
Eleanor popularity over 145 years
🔥 Very popular now · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Eleanor mean?
From the Occitan Alienor, of uncertain early meaning, possibly 'the other Aenor'. It spread through Europe via Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most powerful medieval women.
OriginOccitan
Syllables3
Gendergirl
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like Eleanor
Same era, same vibe — if you like Eleanor, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Eleanors
- Eleanor Roosevelt, first lady
Spellings & variants
ElinorEleanoraEleonora
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