Eleanore

Eleanore is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 142 girls in the United States.

Eleanore at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Eleanore

Eleanore belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Eleanore first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #225 in 1916, and in 2024 142 babies received the name — 18,567 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Eleanore in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#225 in 1916
Peak year
1921
Babies named Eleanore in 2024
142
Total since 1880
18,567

Eleanore in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1005 in 1996
Babies named Eleanore in 2025
5
Total since 1996
149

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Eleanore mean?

The meaning of Eleanore is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Eleanore a boy or girl name?

Eleanore is a girl name. In 2024, 142 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Eleanore?

Eleanore comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Eleanore?

Eleanore first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #225 in 1916, and 142 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].