Enola Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Enola is a modern English name that means solitary or alone, derived from the word 'alone' spelled backward. It has evolved from its recent usage in the 20th century and gained popularity through cultural references. The name carries traits of independence and uniqueness, with no biblical relevance.

The name Enola is most popular in Louisiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Enola has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled 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, 'Enola' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 916th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1429th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2085th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6104th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 21402nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9034th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4391st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Enola' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Enola"

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Pronunciation

/ɪˈnoʊlə/

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Origin

Modern English

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Etymology

The name Enola is derived from the word 'alone' spelled backward. It was popularized by the 2001 film 'Enola Holmes', which featured a character of the same name.

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Meaning

solitary, alone

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Language Evolution

Enola (20th century), Alone (Old English)

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Historical Usage

Enola gained popularity in the early 20th century and has seen a resurgence in recent years due to its appearance in popular culture.

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Variants & Derivatives

Enole, Ena

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Modern Popularity & Image

Enola is perceived as a unique and modern name, often associated with independence and individuality.

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Famous People

Enola Gay (B-29 bomber), Enola Holmes (fictional character)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Enola"

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 "Enola"

"Enola" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 916th of 9107 1,099
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1429th of 9204 531
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2085th of 12526 527
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6104th of 19264 125
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 21402nd of 27321 14
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9034th of 35406 185
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 4391st of 30306 387

Regional Popularity of "Enola" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
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 "Enola" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 100.00%
1379th/1379
28.74%
680th/2366
-
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 38.29%
901st/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
95.69%
2131st/2227
100.00%
2430th/2430
55.13%
1573rd/2853
100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
- 65.92%
4497th/6822
80.77%
5069th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Enola"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Enola" 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.