How Many People Are Named Elenore?

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

Elenore
Very Rare
French

Elenore, a very rare female name, is held by just 540 people in the US today, making up 1 in 611,391 Americans. The majority, 79%, are over 60, giving it a decidedly older-generation vibe.

~540
Living in US
1 in 611,391
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Eleanor
🌐
Origin
French
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Gracious Refined
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition, inspiration, and spiritual insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,985
Worldwide Bearers
#132,552
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,378
🇩🇪 Germany
937
🇦🇹 Austria
204
🇿🇦 South Africa
154
🇸🇪 Sweden
83
🇵🇭 Philippines
71
🇯🇲 Jamaica
31
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇬🇧 England
20
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
8

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
540 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 83
356
Would be under 30 (20%)
11
Would be 30–60 (1%)
1,423
Would be over 60 (79%)

All 1,790 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
86
Modern Appeal
34
International
91

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

📜 Elenore Through the Generations

Elenore has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It peaked in popularity way back in 1924 with 82 births, but since then, it's been a bit of a sleeper. Today, the average age of someone named Elenore is 83, which means most folks bearing this moniker are well into their golden years. With 356 under 30, 11 in the 30-60 range, and 1,423 over 60, it's clear that Elenore is a name that's been around for quite some time and is now enjoying a bit of a resurgence among those looking for a classic, old-school name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 164
Illinois 80
Michigan 45
California 39
Ohio 39
Pennsylvania 28
Wisconsin 23
Minnesota 10
New Jersey 10
Massachusetts 9

✨ Similar Names to Elenore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elenore's French roots

📄 About the Name Elenore

How Many People Have the Name Elenore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 540 people in the United States currently share the name Elenore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 611,391 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elenore a Common or Rare Name?

Elenore 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 Elenore Mean?

Elenore means "Derived from Eleanor" and comes from French origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elenore Most Popular?

The name Elenore reached peak popularity in 1924, with 82 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 Elenore?

Approximately 540 people named Elenore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,790. That works out to roughly 1 in 611,391 Americans.

Is Elenore a rare name?

Elenore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 611,391 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elenore mean?

Elenore means "Derived from Eleanor" and comes from French origins.

Is Elenore more male or female?

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

When was Elenore most popular?

Elenore peaked in 1924 with 82 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 US540
All-Time Births1,790
1 in X1 in 611,391
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age83
Peak Year1924
World Rank#132,552
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.