Elinore

Elinore 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 18 girls in the United States.

Elinore at a glance

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

About the name Elinore

Elinore 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, Elinore first appears in Social Security records in 1887. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #690 in 1911, and in 2024 18 babies received the name — 2,355 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Elinore in US records

First recorded (US)
1887
Best US rank
#690 in 1911
Peak year
1917
Babies named Elinore in 2024
18
Total since 1880
2,355

Elinore in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#2411 in 1997
Babies named Elinore in 2011
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Elinore mean?

The meaning of Elinore 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 Elinore a boy or girl name?

Elinore is a girl name. In 2024, 18 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Elinore?

Elinore comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Elinore?

Elinore first appears in US records in 1887. Its best-ever ranking was #690 in 1911, and 18 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].