The nameEleanore
Eleanore is a softer spelling of Eleanor. It had its best years in the United States around the First World War.
- Girl's name
- Provençal
Meaning
Like Eleanor, it comes from the Provençal Aliénor, of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Provençal, through Old French.
History
In the United States Eleanore reached 225th place in 1916. It now follows Eleanor's revival from a distance.
Popularity of the name Eleanore
Eleanore in the United States
Eleanore was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 6,319 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Eleanore. Its rise began around 1908, and it peaked in 1921. Half of all babies named Eleanore in the United States were born before 1924, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 116 births a year on average, against 96 in the five years before.
Eleanore in France
Eleanore was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,460 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Eleanore. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Eleanore in France were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 218 births a year.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Eleanore
Names from the same generation as Eleanore, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleanore mean?
Like Eleanor, it comes from the Provençal Aliénor, of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Eleanore?
Provençal, through Old French.
Is Eleanore a girl's or a boy's name?
Eleanore is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Eleanore?
In 2024, Eleanore was the 1518th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 142 births.
What are the variants of the name Eleanore?
Variants and related names of Eleanore include Aliénor.
What are good sibling names for Eleanore?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Althea, Elyana, Isra and Margaux for a sister, Ilyas, Issa, Amadeus and Mattias for a brother.