Eleanor
Eleanor is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Pity, mercy, or brightness; derived from the earlier Provençal name Aliénor.
Origin and history
Eleanor is traditionally a feminine name of Old French and Occitan origin, historically derived from the Provençal name Aliénor. While overwhelmingly popular for girls throughout U.S. history, a small number of male births are recorded under this spelling in official U.S. records.
Popularity in the United States
645 babies in the United States have been named Eleanor since 1880. It ranks #4031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1895.
States where it is most popular
- NY (50 %)
- PA (25.7 %)
- DC (8.6 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- NJ (7.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 14 |
| 1910-1920 | 95 |
| 1920-1930 | 204 |
| 1930-1940 | 193 |
| 1940-1950 | 76 |
| 1950-1960 | 7 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 12 |
| 2020-2029 | 32 |
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Leo, Nora
Fun facts
- The name became widespread in Western Europe due to Eleanor of Aquitaine in the 12th century.
- Although predominantly feminine, over 600 male births have been recorded under this spelling in the U.S. since 1880.