How Many People Are Named Eleanora?
Complete statistics for the name Eleanora: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eleanora, a very rare female name, is held by just 4,003 people in the US, making it 1 in 82,429 Americans. The name saw its peak in 2024 with 304 births, indicating a rising trend among modern parents. Interestingly, over half of those named Eleanora are over 60, giving the name a unique generational skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 65All 8,002 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: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Eleanora Through the Generations
Eleanora has seen a resurgence in popularity, particularly among younger generations, despite being a very rare name. With only 4,003 individuals bearing this name in the United States, it stands out as a distinctive choice. The name's peak year was 2024, marking a significant increase from previous years. However, the age distribution reveals a notable skew towards older individuals, with 58% of people named Eleanora being over 60. This suggests that while the name is gaining traction among new parents, it remains closely associated with an older generation.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eleanora's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eleanora
How Many People Have the Name Eleanora?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 4,003 people in the United States currently share the name Eleanora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 82,429 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eleanora a Common or Rare Name?
Eleanora 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 Eleanora Mean?
Eleanora means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eleanora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Eleanora Most Popular?
The name Eleanora reached peak popularity in 2024, with 304 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 Eleanora?
Approximately 4,003 people named Eleanora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 8,002. That works out to roughly 1 in 82,429 Americans.
Is Eleanora a rare name?
Eleanora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 82,429 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eleanora mean?
Eleanora means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eleanora more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Eleanora are male and 100% are female.
When was Eleanora most popular?
Eleanora peaked in 2024 with 304 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.