Elinor Name Popularity and Statistics
Elinor is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Elinor?
Elinor is spelled E-L-I-N-O-R. The name has 6 letters.
Elinor Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,500
Recorded Births142
- Girls usage fell 8 places to #1,500 and recorded 4 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Elinor Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 142 | #1,500 |
| 2024 | Girls | 146 | #1,492 |
| 2023 | Girls | 164 | #1,373 |
| 2022 | Girls | 176 | #1,336 |
| 2021 | Girls | 172 | #1,312 |
| 2020 | Girls | 144 | #1,485 |
| 2019 | Girls | 162 | #1,383 |
| 2018 | Girls | 159 | #1,406 |
| 2017 | Girls | 165 | #1,392 |
| 2016 | Girls | 171 | #1,371 |
| 2015 | Girls | 165 | #1,409 |
| 2014 | Girls | 144 | #1,519 |
| 2013 | Girls | 120 | #1,725 |
| 2012 | Girls | 134 | #1,612 |
| 2011 | Girls | 99 | #1,982 |
| 2010 | Girls | 105 | #1,913 |
| 2009 | Girls | 96 | #2,102 |
| 2008 | Girls | 102 | #2,032 |
| 2007 | Girls | 83 | #2,311 |
| 2006 | Girls | 75 | #2,459 |
| 2005 | Girls | 65 | #2,607 |
| 2004 | Girls | 71 | #2,396 |
| 2003 | Girls | 64 | #2,522 |
| 2002 | Girls | 71 | #2,288 |
When Was Elinor Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1920 · Girls
656 recorded births
National rank #257
1921 · Girls
612 recorded births
National rank #269
1926 · Girls
607 recorded births
National rank #271
1927 · Girls
604 recorded births
National rank #269
Where Elinor Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AL | #716 | 6 |
| CO | #789 | 6 |
| WI | #791 | 5 |
| MA | #873 | 5 |
| TN | #888 | 7 |
| NY | #1,165 | 12 |
| FL | #1,325 | 10 |
| OH | #1,438 | 5 |