How Many People Are Named Elenor?

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

Elenor
Very Rare
French

Elenor, a very rare female name, only 764 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 432,057 Americans. The majority of those named Elenor are over 60, reflecting its classic, old-school vibe.

~764
Living in US
1 in 432,057
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Eleanor, meaning 'light'
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
33
Life Path Number

Life-path number 33 suggests a destiny filled with creativity, inspiration, and a strong sense of purpose.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

764
Worldwide Bearers
#72,943
Global Rank
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
46
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
42
🇯🇲 Jamaica
28
🇨🇲 Cameroon
21
🇳🇱 Netherlands
19
🇦🇺 Australia
19
🇶🇦 Qatar
18
🇳🇴 Norway
16
🇲🇾 Malaysia
14
🇮🇳 India
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
764 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 84
333
Would be under 30 (15%)
104
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,791
Would be over 60 (80%)

All 2,228 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: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
93
Modern Appeal
17
International
5

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

📜 Elenor Through the Generations

Elenor has been a name that's seen its peaks and valleys through the decades. With its highest birth year being 1921, when 67 babies were given this name, it's clear that Elenor was popular during a specific era. Today, the average age of someone named Elenor is 84, indicating that it's a name that's largely carried by older generations. Among the current 764 Elenors in the US, 333 are under 30, 104 are between 30 and 60, and 1,791 are over 60, showing a significant skew towards older age groups. its rarity, Elenor is experiencing a slight resurgence, suggesting that it might be making a comeback among younger parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 61
Pennsylvania 59
Michigan 28
Illinois 25
California 20
Texas 20
Ohio 13
Wisconsin 6
New Jersey 5

✨ Similar Names to Elenor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elenor's French roots

📄 About the Name Elenor

How Many People Have the Name Elenor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 764 people in the United States currently share the name Elenor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 432,057 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elenor a Common or Rare Name?

Elenor 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 Elenor Mean?

Elenor means "Derived from Eleanor, meaning 'light'" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elenor Most Popular?

The name Elenor reached peak popularity in 1921, with 67 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 Elenor?

Approximately 764 people named Elenor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,228. That works out to roughly 1 in 432,057 Americans.

Is Elenor a rare name?

Elenor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 432,057 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elenor mean?

Elenor means "Derived from Eleanor, meaning 'light'" and comes from French origins.

Is Elenor more male or female?

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

When was Elenor most popular?

Elenor peaked in 1921 with 67 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 US764
All-Time Births2,228
1 in X1 in 432,057
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age84
Peak Year1921
World Rank#72,943
Male %0%
Female %100%

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

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.