Eleanore
girl name#1396 in 2025Eleanore entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #225 in 1916, ranks #1396 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1396
rank today
#225
peak (1916)
156
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #688 |
| 1890s | #555 |
| 1900s | #440 |
| 1910s | #259 |
| 1920s | #266 |
| 1930s | #409 |
| 1940s | #876 |
| 1950s | #1576 |
| 1960s | #3140 |
| 1970s | #4692 |
| 1980s | #5598 |
| 1990s | #4901 |
| 2000s | #3871 |
| 2010s | #2547 |
| 2020s | #1705 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Eleanore has been most popular in CA, OH, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,300 people named Eleanore are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Eleanore alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Eleanore in 2025?
- Eleanore ranks #1396 among US girl names in 2025, with 156 babies given the name.
- When was the name Eleanore most popular?
- Eleanore peaked in 1916, reaching #225 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Eleanore with classmates?
- Eleanore will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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