Ellanore
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "shining light".
Name Census estimates that about 322 living Americans carry the first name Ellanore. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ellanore today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ellanore births was 2019 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ellanore. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ellanore with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
322
~ 1 in 1,064,454 Americans
Peak year
2019
31 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,062
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Ellanore: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ellanore from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 186 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ellanore remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ellanore by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ellanore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ellanores live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ellanore
The name Ellanore has its origins in the medieval English language, derived from the Old French name Eleonore, which in turn comes from the Occitan phrase "alia nora" meaning "the other Nora." This Occitan phrase is believed to have been a nickname or pet name given to someone named Nora or Eleanor, as a way to distinguish them from others with the same name.
The name Ellanore first appeared in written records during the 12th century, particularly in England and parts of France. It was a variant spelling of the more common name Eleanor, which was popularized by the renowned Eleanor of Aquitaine, one of the most influential figures of the Middle Ages. Born in 1122, Eleanor was the Duchess of Aquitaine and later became the Queen of France and then the Queen of England.
In the 13th century, the name Ellanore gained further prominence when it was used by Ellanore de Montfort, a Welsh princess and the daughter of Llewelyn the Great, Prince of Gwynedd. Ellanore de Montfort played a significant role in the political affairs of Wales and England during her lifetime.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ellanore can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as a variant spelling of Eleanor, suggesting its use among the Anglo-Norman nobility.
Throughout the centuries, the name Ellanore has been borne by several notable individuals. One such figure was Ellanore of Castile, who lived from 1241 to 1290 and was the daughter of King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon. She was a powerful figure in her own right and played a crucial role in the administration of her brother's kingdom.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Ellanore of Aragon, who lived from 1348 to 1405. She was the Queen of Cyprus and Jerusalem, as well as the titular Queen of Armenia. Ellanore played a significant role in the politics and diplomacy of the Eastern Mediterranean during her reign.
In the realm of literature, the name Ellanore was immortalized by the poet John Milton in his epic work "Paradise Lost." One of the characters in the poem is named Ellanore, adding literary significance to the name.
While the name Ellanore has undergone various spellings and pronunciations throughout history, it has remained a cherished and enduring name, carrying with it a rich tapestry of cultural and historical significance.
People
Ellanore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ellanore as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ellanore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ellanore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 322 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ellanore going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,064,454 US residents.
Is Ellanore a common name?
We classify Ellanore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 335 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ellanore most popular?
The single biggest year for Ellanore was 2019, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ellanore is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ellanore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ellanore a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ellanore in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ellanore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ellanore in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ellanore can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Ellanore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.