Eleanor Name Origin
/EL-uh-nor/-
American (English) 60% -
British (English) 30%
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Canadian (English) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Eleanor
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
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Name Origin
The name Eleanor is of Old French and Old Provençal origin, derived from the Provençal name Alienor. It was popularized in England by Eleanor of Aquitaine, queen consort in the 12th century. The name means 'light' or 'bright' and is commonly used in English-speaking countries.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Eleanor each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).