Eleanor
Female name · ↑ Rising
135,757
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
#14
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Eleanor
Eleanor is a female name that has been rising in popularity in recent years. It reflects modern naming trends in the United States. The name peaked in the 1920s and continues to gain favor with new parents.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 3,581 births |
| 1890s | 5,377 births |
| 1900s | 9,924 births |
| 1910s | 27,333 births |
| 1920s | 31,464 births |
| 1930s | 19,818 births |
| 1940s | 9,614 births |
| 1950s | 4,471 births |
| 1960s | 2,333 births |
| 1970s | 1,078 births |
| 1980s | 1,072 births |
| 1990s | 1,880 births |
| 2000s | 3,971 births |
| 2010s | 6,942 births |
| 2020s | 6,899 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Eleanor?
Eleanor has been given to 135,757 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 3,633 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #14.
Is Eleanor a boy or girl name?
Eleanor is primarily used as a female name in the United States.
When was Eleanor most popular?
Eleanor was most popular in 1920, when 3,633 babies were given this name. The name has been gaining popularity recently.
How old is the name Eleanor?
Eleanor first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).