Eleanore

An uncommon Greek pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's nameGreekRising fast Also a pet name
#1515 133in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Eleanore is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a variant spelling of Eleanor, from the Provençal Alienor, possibly from the Greek Helénē meaning 'bright' or 'shining.' The final "-e" gives it a slightly more romantic, French-inflected look while keeping the same distinguished sound.

Eleanore with an E at the end has a Victorian flourish that's entirely intentional — it's chosen by parents who want Eleanor's gravitas (First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, Eleanor of Aquitaine) with a slightly more elaborate, graceful spelling. A name for queens and presidents' wives alike.

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Popularity Over Time

Eleanore climbed 3461 spots in the last 20 years — from #4976 to #1515.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Eleanore
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s581
2010s761
2000s386
1990s215
1980s139
1970s138
1960s198
1950s434
1940s963
1930s2,628
1920s6,319
1910s4,807
1900s613
1890s278
1880s107

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(145 years, 18802024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Eleanore
YearBirthsRank
2024142#1515
2023126#1648
2022108#1874
202198#1982
2020107#1834
2019100#1949
2018104#1917
2017100#1980
201687#2211
201590#2129
201469#2564
201362#2777
201242#3732
201148#3366
201059#2914
200954#3132
200850#3338
200743#3734
200640#3812
200541#3604

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Eleanore has two lives

Eleanore, the baby name
#1515girls
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Eleanore, the pet name
#19029pet name
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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (18802024) · Methodology