Ellenora
A girl's name of Greek origin with 228 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 8 letters and four syllables, Ellenora is a longer name that carries presence on a page and formality in full, while likely inviting a natural nickname in daily life. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1908, with 228 total recorded births.
Currently ranked #9723, Ellenora is familiar enough that people will recognize it but not so common that your child shares it with three classmates.
In the most recent SSA release, Ellenora ranks #9723 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ellenora is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a compound of Ellen (a form of Helen, from the Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' or 'shining') and Nora (from the Irish Nóra, an honorific from Latin honor). Together the name suggests radiant honor — a beautiful Victorian-era combination.
With 228 recorded U.S. births, Ellenora has the feel of a rediscovered antique — one of those graceful compound names that feels both old-fashioned and surprisingly fresh for a modern baby.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ellenora's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Ellenora follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ellenora's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ellenora has 32+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1908.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | #12547 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 52 | #11802 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 7 | #14018 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #8637 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 17 | #4194 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 62 | #4194 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 43 | #3124 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 5 | #2201 | — |
The Story of Ellenora
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2019, Ellenora is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ellenora are most likely born between 2009 and 2024.
How rare is Ellenora?
Only about 1 in every 360,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ellenora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1908, peaked in the 1920s with 62 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ellenora by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(32 years, 1908–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10 | #9723 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10532 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12617 |
| 2021 | 5 | #15942 |
| 2020 | 6 | #13920 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8735 |
| 2018 | 10 | #10019 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14645 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11121 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11166 |
| 2014 | 6 | #15127 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14018 |
| 1972 | 5 | #8637 |
| 1933 | 6 | #3873 |
| 1931 | 5 | #4521 |
| 1930 | 6 | #4189 |
| 1929 | 7 | #3780 |
| 1928 | 5 | #4928 |
| 1927 | 6 | #4445 |
| 1926 | 8 | #3666 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1908–2024