Eleanor
Pronunciation: [ EHL-uhn-awr ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Eleanor first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 58 babies have been named Eleanor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Eleanor is past its peak , currently ranked #8,481 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,481
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Eleanor is also used as a girl name, ranked #14.
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About the Name Eleanor
Eleanor is a boy name .
Is Eleanor a boy or girl name? Eleanor is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,481 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #14. Eleanor is more commonly used as a girl name.
Eleanor is currently ranked #8,481 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Eleanor include Ele, Ely, Eleie, and Eleaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Eleanor include Eleazar . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis