Elenor
Elenor is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Shining light, sun ray, or bright one; derived from the Greek name Helena or the Old French Aénor.
Origin and history
Elenor is a classic variant spelling of Eleanor, which traces back through Old French and Provençal to Greek roots associated with light. While less common than the standard 'Eleanor' or 'Eleanora' spellings, it has maintained a steady presence in U.S. birth records for over a century. It offers a vintage charm with a slightly streamlined spelling.
Popularity in the United States
2,268 babies in the United States have been named Elenor since 1880. It ranks #3697 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1923.
States where it is most popular
- NY (24.9 %)
- PA (24.1 %)
- MI (11.4 %)
- TX (11.4 %)
- IL (10.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 70 |
| 1900-1910 | 96 |
| 1910-1920 | 426 |
| 1920-1930 | 522 |
| 1930-1940 | 287 |
| 1940-1950 | 173 |
| 1950-1960 | 127 |
| 1960-1970 | 89 |
| 1970-1980 | 43 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 33 |
| 2000-2010 | 55 |
| 2010-2019 | 135 |
| 2020-2029 | 178 |
Nicknames
Ellie, Nora, Ella, El
Fun facts
- Elenor is a phonetic simplification of the more traditional spelling Eleanor, which gained widespread popularity in medieval England.
- Over 2,200 girls in the U.S. have been named Elenor since official birth tracking began in 1880.