Eleanor
English girl's name meaning “light (of uncertain origin)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- English
- Meaning
- light (of uncertain origin)
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- US rank (2023)
- #14
- Born in 2023
- 6,757
Meaning & origin
Eleanor comes from the Old French Aliénor, of debated origin and often read as 'light'. Eleanor of Aquitaine made it a royal favourite in the 12th century.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Eleanor ranked #14 for girls. It has risen about 92 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 6,757 US girls were given the name Eleanor.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #14 in 2023
“Unranked” means Eleanor was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Elinor, Eleanora
Nicknames
Nora, Ellie, Nell
Eleanor: frequently asked questions
What does the name Eleanor mean?
Eleanor is a English name meaning "light (of uncertain origin)". Eleanor comes from the Old French Aliénor, of debated origin and often read as 'light'. Eleanor of Aquitaine made it a royal favourite in the 12th century.
Where does the name Eleanor come from?
Eleanor is of English origin. Eleanor comes from the Old French Aliénor, of debated origin and often read as 'light'. Eleanor of Aquitaine made it a royal favourite in the 12th century.
Is Eleanor a boy or a girl name?
Eleanor is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Eleanor?
In 2023, 6,757 US girls were given the name Eleanor.
Is Eleanor a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Eleanor ranked #14 for girls. It has risen about 92 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
What are common nicknames for Eleanor?
Common nicknames for Eleanor include Nora, Ellie, Nell.