Enola
Enola is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Alone spelled backward.
Origin and history
Enola is a 19th-century American invented name, famous for being 'alone' spelled backward. It gained early notoriety through literature and historically as the name of the B-29 bomber Enola Gay. Recently, it has experienced a modern resurgence driven by fictional characters like Enola Holmes.
Popularity in the United States
3,084 babies in the United States have been named Enola since 1880. It ranks #3203 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1766.
States where it is most popular
- LA (85.4 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
- CA (1.6 %)
- FL (1.3 %)
- TN (1.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 28 |
| 1890-1900 | 125 |
| 1900-1910 | 176 |
| 1910-1920 | 470 |
| 1920-1930 | 561 |
| 1930-1940 | 303 |
| 1940-1950 | 209 |
| 1950-1960 | 359 |
| 1960-1970 | 152 |
| 1970-1980 | 62 |
| 1980-1990 | 15 |
| 1990-2000 | 29 |
| 2000-2010 | 141 |
| 2010-2019 | 119 |
| 2020-2029 | 335 |
Famous people named Enola
- Enola Gay Tibbets: Historical Figure
Fun facts
- The name was created in the 19th century by spelling the word 'alone' in reverse.
- The success of Nancy Springer's Enola Holmes book series and film adaptations boosted modern interest in the name.