Elinore
- Pronunciation
- [E-li-nore]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Light
- Origin
- French
Elinore Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,355 baby girls have been named Elinore. The name peaked in 1917 with 94 US births that year (rank #716). In 2024, ranked #6437 nationally — 5,721 places below its 1917 peak.
Top States for Elinore
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Elinore births are: New York (332), Pennsylvania (198), Massachusetts (85).
Other French-Origin Names Like Elinore
If you like Elinore's French origin, consider these related names: Abelia, Abella, Acel, Aceline, Adalene. Browse all French names →
7-Letter Names Starting with E
Names with Elinore's exact length and starting letter: Eachann, Eacnung, Eadaion, Eadbert, Eadburt.
Quick Facts About Elinore
Variant Forms
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Compare Elinore to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Elinore against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).