How Many People Are Named Elynor?

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

Elynor
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Elynor, a very rare female name, is held by just 108 people in the US today, making up 1 in 3,043,634 Americans. This classic name peaked in popularity in 1919 with 25 births, and now most people named Elynor are over 60.

~108
Living in US
1 in 3,043,634
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Eleanor
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Thoughtful
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 8 represents power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

108
Worldwide Bearers
#267,151
Global Rank
🇵🇪 Peru
4
🇸🇪 Sweden
3
🇨🇴 Colombia
3
🇦🇷 Argentina
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇦🇺 Australia
2
🇳🇴 Norway
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇫🇷 France
2
🇨🇱 Chile
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
108 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 89
66
Would be under 30 (13%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
425
Would be over 60 (87%)

All 491 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: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
30
International
5

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

📜 Elynor Through the Generations

Elynor has been a name that has seen its heyday and then faded into relative obscurity. With only 491 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that this name was never widespread. The majority of those born with the name Elynor are now over 60 years old, indicating a significant shift away from its usage in recent decades. its decline, Elynor remains a stable choice, cherished by those who appreciate its timeless quality.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Illinois 14
Pennsylvania 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Elynor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Elynor's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Elynor

How Many People Have the Name Elynor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 108 people in the United States currently share the name Elynor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,043,634 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Elynor a Common or Rare Name?

Elynor 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 Elynor Mean?

Elynor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Elynor Most Popular?

The name Elynor reached peak popularity in 1919, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Elynor?

Approximately 108 people named Elynor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 491. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,043,634 Americans.

Is Elynor a rare name?

Elynor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,043,634 Americans has this name.

What does the name Elynor mean?

Elynor means "creative variant of Eleanor" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Elynor more male or female?

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

When was Elynor most popular?

Elynor peaked in 1919 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US108
All-Time Births491
1 in X1 in 3,043,634
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age89
Peak Year1919
World Rank#267,151
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.