Eleonore
- Pronunciation
- [E-leo-nore]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Shining Light. Variant Of Helen.
- Origin
- French
Eleonore Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,074 baby girls have been named Eleonore. The name peaked in 1923 with 33 US births that year (rank #1402). In 2024, ranked #6686 nationally — 5,284 places below its 1923 peak.
Top States for Eleonore
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Eleonore births are: New York (69), Illinois (55), Michigan (52).
Other French-Origin Names Like Eleonore
If you like Eleonore's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
8-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Eleonore's exact length and starting letter: Eadignes, Eadweald, Eadweard, Ealasaid, Ealdwode.
Quick Facts About Eleonore
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Compare Eleonore to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Eleonore against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).