Elinor
Elinor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Elinor
- A female given name, variant of Eleanor.
How popular is Elinor?
Since 1880, 21,640 girls in the U.S. have been named Elinor. Its highest rank for girls was #252 in 1916. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Elinor FAQ
What does the name Elinor mean?
A female given name, variant of Eleanor.
How popular is the name Elinor?
Since 1880, 21,640 girls in the U.S. have been named Elinor. Its highest rank for girls was #252 in 1916. In 2025, 142 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Elinor a boy or girl name?
Elinor is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 21,640 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.