How Many People Are Named Elinor?
Complete statistics for the name Elinor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Elinor, a very rare female name, is held by just 1 in 48,115 Americans today. With around 6,859 people named Elinor living in the US, most are over 60, reflecting its classic, old-school charm.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 1 are natural leaders, that's Elinor's number.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 84All 21,487 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: 1920Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Elinor Through the Generations
Elinor has been a name that's seen peaks and troughs through the decades. Its highest popularity was in 1920 when 656 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Elinor are over 60, with only 3,124 under 30. This trend suggests that while it's a classic name, it's seeing a resurgence among younger parents, making it both nostalgic and fresh.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Elinor's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Elinor
How Many People Have the Name Elinor?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 6,859 people in the United States currently share the name Elinor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 48,115 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Elinor a Common or Rare Name?
Elinor 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 Elinor Mean?
Elinor means "derived from Greek, meaning 'light'" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Elinor in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Elinor Most Popular?
The name Elinor reached peak popularity in 1920, with 656 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 Elinor?
Approximately 6,859 people named Elinor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 21,487. That works out to roughly 1 in 48,115 Americans.
Is Elinor a rare name?
Elinor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 48,115 Americans has this name.
What does the name Elinor mean?
Elinor means "derived from Greek, meaning 'light'" and comes from Greek origins.
Is Elinor more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Elinor are male and 100% are female.
When was Elinor most popular?
Elinor peaked in 1920 with 656 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.