Eleanor
Peaked at #14 nationally in 2023, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Eleanor has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Eleanor — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#14
in 2023
Current rank
#14
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, Eleanor reached its peak popularity for girls in 2023, ranking #14 nationally with 6,757 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #78 (2014) to #14 (2024) — a 82% improvement.
As of 2024, Eleanor ranks #14 nationally for girls, with 7,127 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14 | 7,127 |
| 2023 | #14 | 6,757 |
| 2022 | #16 | 6,925 |
| 2021 | #15 | 7,097 |
| 2020 | #22 | 6,378 |
| 2019 | #27 | 6,198 |
| 2018 | #32 | 5,727 |
| 2017 | #36 | 5,549 |
Eleanor — Boys (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#967
in 1908
Current rank
#7884
in 2024
Years tracked
47
1906–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1906, Eleanor reached its peak popularity for boys in 1908, ranking #967 nationally with 9 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 15 years of data, its rank has climbed from #13024 (2009) to #7884 (2024) — a 39% improvement.
As of 2024, Eleanor ranks #7884 nationally for boys, with 10 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #7,884 | 10 |
| 2023 | #11,213 | 6 |
| 2022 | #11,254 | 6 |
| 2021 | #12,670 | 5 |
| 2019 | #10,033 | 7 |
| 2018 | #12,696 | 5 |
| 2009 | #13,024 | 5 |
| 1989 | #6,417 | 7 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Eleanor most popular?
Eleanor was most popular in 2023, when it ranked #14 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Eleanor becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently rising, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Eleanor?
At least 329,630 babies have been recorded with the name Eleanor in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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