Will my child share the name Eleanore with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 5 UK babies named Eleanore per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Eleanore in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Eleanore becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Eleanore is declining: down 302 places since 2020, to #4,201 in 2025. It peaked at #1,005 in 1996.

Is Eleanore a good choice for a distinctive name?

Eleanore is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Eleanore a popular baby name in the United States?

Eleanore does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Eleanore

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Eleanore is a distinctive choice, ranked #4201 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Eleanore in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Eleanore

Eleanore is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 289 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1005 in 1996 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1996.

Eleanore is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Eleanore in their class.