How Many People Are Named Eleonor?
Complete statistics for the name Eleonor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Eleonor is a very rare female name, with only 477 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 691,900 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 53% of those named Eleonor being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 47All 725 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
📜 Eleonor Through the Generations
Eleonor has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 50 births. The average age of people named Eleonor is 47, indicating a relatively new generation embracing this name. Among them, 382 are under 30, 53 are between 30 and 60, and 290 are over 60, showing a younger demographic leaning towards this choice.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Eleonor's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Eleonor
How Many People Have the Name Eleonor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 477 people in the United States currently share the name Eleonor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 691,900 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Eleonor a Common or Rare Name?
Eleonor 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 Eleonor Mean?
Eleonor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Eleonor in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Eleonor Most Popular?
The name Eleonor reached peak popularity in 2024, with 50 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 Eleonor?
Approximately 477 people named Eleonor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 725. That works out to roughly 1 in 691,900 Americans.
Is Eleonor a rare name?
Eleonor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 691,900 Americans has this name.
What does the name Eleonor mean?
Eleonor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Eleonor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Eleonor are male and 100% are female.
When was Eleonor most popular?
Eleonor peaked in 2024 with 50 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.