Eleanor
How to say it: EL-uh-nur · /ˈɛlənər/
From the Old French form of the Occitan name Alienor, reportedly from Latin 'alia Aenor' meaning 'the other Aenor'; earlier bearers exist, so an alternative origin is possible. source 1
Eleanor was the 17th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 7,649 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1910s, its births are up about 69% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #12 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #17 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 7,649 |
| Share of births | 1 in 417 |
| Peak decade | 1910s |
| Change over 10 years | +69% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #12 |
| In France, 2025 | #156 among girls’ names, 155 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
After almost vanishing in the 1980s, Eleanor returned and grew toward its early strength in the 1910s. Now close to that peak, it looks set to keep rising in the next few years.
What goes with it
Soft in sound with a gentle manner that travels well and carries a royal history. Alice makes a natural companion.
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Nicknames
- Ellie
- Nora
- Nell
- Elle
- Lenora
Honouring a Eleanor in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eleanor is about 1 in 18.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Welsh.
In France: #156 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #56. Ireland: #107.
Famous people named Eleanor
- Eleanor Roosevelt (1884–1962)American diplomat and activist, First Lady of the United States from 1933 to 1945
- Eleanor of Aquitaine (1124–1204)Queen consort of France; Queen consort of England; suo jure Duchess of Aquitaine; patroness
- Eleanor Parker (1922–2013)American actress
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