How Many People Are Named Elinore?

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

Elinore
Very Rare
Old French

Elinore, a very rare female name, is held by just 563 people in the US, making up 1 in 586,542 Americans. That's a small group, but they're mostly over 60, with the peak year being 1917 when 94 babies were named Elinore.

~563
Living in US
1 in 586,542
Americans
1917
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

🌐
Origin
Old French
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Noble Gracious
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 often find themselves balancing family and work, embodying love and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

563
Worldwide Bearers
#173,742
Global Rank
🇦🇺 Australia
4
🇨🇭 Switzerland
4
🇨🇳 China
3
🇫🇷 France
2
🇷🇺 Russia
2
🇲🇽 Mexico
2
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
2
🇪🇸 Spain
1
🇳🇿 New Zealand
1
🇹🇭 Thailand
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
563 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 90
275
Would be under 30 (12%)
30
Would be 30–60 (1%)
2,050
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 2,355 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: 1917

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
91
Modern Appeal
19
International
5

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

📜 Elinore Through the Generations

Elinore has been around for generations, with its popularity peaking in 1917 when 94 babies received this classic name. Today, the majority of people named Elinore are over 60, indicating a strong connection to an earlier era. With 563 living bearers in the US, it's clear that Elinore is a name that carries a lot of history and tradition, even as it sees a slight resurgence in interest.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 332
Pennsylvania 198
Massachusetts 85
Ohio 71
Michigan 62
Illinois 59
California 58
New Jersey 51
Wisconsin 16
Connecticut 6

✨ Similar Names to Elinore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elinore's Old French roots

📄 About the Name Elinore

How Many People Have the Name Elinore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 563 people in the United States currently share the name Elinore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 586,542 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elinore a Common or Rare Name?

Elinore 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.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elinore Most Popular?

The name Elinore reached peak popularity in 1917, with 94 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 Elinore?

Approximately 563 people named Elinore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,355. That works out to roughly 1 in 586,542 Americans.

Is Elinore a rare name?

Elinore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 586,542 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elinore mean?

The meaning and origin of Elinore are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.

Is Elinore more male or female?

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

When was Elinore most popular?

Elinore peaked in 1917 with 94 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 US563
All-Time Births2,355
1 in X1 in 586,542
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age90
Peak Year1917
World Rank#173,742
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.