Name Legacy

Eleanor

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Eleanor was most popular in 1920, when 8,507 American babies were given the name — ranking #48 that year. In 2025 it ranked #36, with 7,654 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 337,323 people named Eleanor.

Most popular in1920
Rank that year#48
Births that year8,507
Total since 1880337,323

Eleanor over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Eleanor’s peak in 1920. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Old French · uncertain, often read as "shining light"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org