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Eleanor
GirlMeaning of Eleanor: Greek: 'shining light'
Eleanor is a girl's name most strongly associated with French naming. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 12th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025 and 67th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#12
7,654 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#67
672 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
337,323
First recorded 1880 · peak 1920
Trend
rising
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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