How Many People Are Named Elanor?

Complete statistics for the name Elanor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Elanor
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Elanor is a very rare female name, with only 1,478 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 223,283 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 129 births, showing it's a rising trend among younger generations.

~1,478
Living in US
1 in 223,283
Americans
2023
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Eleanor
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Innovative Charismatic Determined
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual insight and visionary leadership.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,065
Worldwide Bearers
#165,902
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,295
🇬🇧 England
324
🇵🇭 Philippines
74
🇿🇦 South Africa
71
🇨🇦 Canada
62
🇳🇱 Netherlands
53
🇬🇧 Wales
30
🇬🇧 Scotland
24
🇮🇪 Ireland
23
🇳🇿 New Zealand
17

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,478 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
1,293
Would be under 30 (72%)
113
Would be 30–60 (6%)
396
Would be over 60 (22%)

All 1,802 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2023

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
19
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Elanor Through the Generations

Elanor has seen a steady rise in popularity over the past few decades, particularly among younger parents. With 1,478 people named Elanor currently living in the US, the name is predominantly favored by those under 30, accounting for 72% of all Elanors. This modern twist on a classic sound makes it a unique choice for contemporary families, with the majority of its bearers being relatively young, averaging around 31 years old.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 53
California 52
Indiana 23
Michigan 17
Utah 16
Virginia 16
Colorado 15
North Carolina 13
Washington 12
Ohio 11

⭐ Famous People Named Elanor

Elanor is a feminine given name variant of Eleanor.…

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✨ Similar Names to Elanor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elanor's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Elanor

How Many People Have the Name Elanor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,478 people in the United States currently share the name Elanor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 223,283 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elanor a Common or Rare Name?

Elanor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Elanor Mean?

Elanor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Elanor in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Elanor Most Popular?

The name Elanor reached peak popularity in 2023, with 129 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Elanor?

Approximately 1,478 people named Elanor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,802. That works out to roughly 1 in 223,283 Americans.

Is Elanor a rare name?

Elanor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 223,283 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elanor mean?

Elanor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Elanor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elanor are male and 100% are female.

When was Elanor most popular?

Elanor peaked in 2023 with 129 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,478
All-Time Births1,802
1 in X1 in 223,283
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year2023
World Rank#165,902
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Data Source

Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.