Eleanora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Eleanora has its origin in Greek, stemming from the name Helenē, which means light or bright. It evolved through various languages, including Old French and Italian. The name embodies traits of elegance and sophistication. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with the name.
The name Eleanora is most popular in Maryland, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eleanora has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eleanora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 589th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 931st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2185th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6210th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9743rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4503rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1132nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eleanora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eleanora"
Pronunciation
/ˌɛlɪˈnɔːrə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
Eleanora is derived from the Greek name 'Helenē', which is often associated with brightness and shining light.
Meaning
light, bright, shining one
Language Evolution
Helenē (Ancient Greek), Eleanor (Old French), Eleanora (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
Eleanora gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has seen a resurgence in modern times, particularly in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Variants & Derivatives
Eleanor, Elena, Lenora, Nora
Modern Popularity & Image
Eleanora is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and grace.
Famous People
Eleanora Fagan (Billie Holiday), Eleanora Duse (Italian actress), Eleanora of Aquitaine (historical figure)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eleanora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Eleanora"
"Eleanora" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 589th of 9107 | 2,598 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 931st of 9204 | 1,125 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 2185th of 12526 | 487 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 6210th of 19264 | 121 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 9743rd of 27321 | 100 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4503rd of 35406 | 476 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1132nd of 30306 | 2,647 |
Regional Popularity of "Eleanora" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Eleanora" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
32.13% 455th/1416 |
29.88% 412th/1379 |
35.88% 849th/2366 |
77.93% 890th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
58.02% 897th/1546 |
40.04% 623rd/1556 |
45.43% 1069th/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
62.51% 1519th/2430 |
74.48% 2125th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
77.13% 3534th/4582 |
76.45% 3948th/5164 |
- |
83.68% 6245th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
20.76% 827th/3984 |
22.00% 987th/4487 |
20.93% 1428th/6822 |
21.46% 1347th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Eleanora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Eleanora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.