Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Eleanor.
National Rank (2025)
#12
All-Time Peak Rank
#12 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
336,678
Unisex Distribution0.2% Boy / 99.8% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Eleanor Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Eleanor
According to SSA data, Eleanor achieved its highest historical rank of #12 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1920 with 8,497 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 72.2%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Eleanor scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+72.2% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record8,497Births in 1920
Years in Top 100
59yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:2,136
1890s:4,754
1900s:10,030
1910s:54,163
1920s:74,760
1930s:46,379
1940s:23,761
1950s:11,065
1960s:5,938
1970s:2,750
1980s:2,789
1990s:4,871
2000s:11,187
2010s:40,129
2020s:41,966
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesEle-a-or
Letter Count7 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with E, a letter used by only 3.9% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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