Eleonor

Meaning: The other Aenor
Origin: Variant of Eleanor · From Latin alia; the earlier root has the sense riches and fame (from Old Provencal/Latin, ultimately Germanic; Arabic light also suggested)

Girl's name · #2659 in the US (2025) · Trending

Popularity over time

Eleonor is moving up the charts. First recorded in 1909, it stood at #2659 in 2025; about 790 girls have been named Eleonor along the way.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 2 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#638 in Ecuador (2025) · #851 in Mexico (2024) · #1,004 in Sweden (2025) · #1,516 in Switzerland (2025) · #2,577 in France (2025) · #3,118 in England & Wales (2025) · #2,807 in Canada (2024).

Famous Eleonors

Eleonor Magdalene of Neuburg — Palatine queen regnant (1655–1720)
Eléonor Sana — Belgian visually impaired alpine skier
Eleonor Bindman — American pianist, teacher and recording artist
Eleonor Hultin — Swedish association football player
Eleonor Ofelia Harboure de Aguilera — Ph.D. University of Minnesota-Minneapolis 1978

In stories & tradition

Eleonor — Taimanin RPG (video game)

What Eleonors become

Among 30 notable people named Eleonor:

No single standout — notable Eleonors spread across many fields.

Similar names: Eleonora · Vesper · Ellamae · Everett · Elouise · Evelynne

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