Eleanore
How to say it: EL-uh-nor · /ˈɛlənɔr/
Variant of Eleanor - from Old French Alienor, often linked to Greek 'eleos' meaning 'compassion'.
Eleanore was the 17th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 156 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 | 156 |
| 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, 245 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Once at its height in the 1910s, Eleanore now stands far below that peak. Still well used at #17, it is expected to move higher.
What goes with it
Mellow and soft through three syllables, Eleanore carries a gentle royal air. Adelaide joins it in classic style.
Parents who love Eleanore also love
Nicknames
- Ellie
- Nora
- Elle
- Nell
Honouring a Eleanore in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Eleanore is about 1 in 18.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German, Greek.
In France: #156 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Eleanore
- Eleanore Griffin (1904–1995)American screenwriter
- Eleanore Whitney (1917–1983)American actress
- Eleanore Sullivan (1750–1833)Italian courtesan
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