Will my child share the name Elleanor with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Elleanor per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Elleanor in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Elleanor becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Elleanor is rising: up 2,231 places since 2017, to #3,534 in 2022. Its best recorded position was #955 in 1998.

Is Elleanor a good choice for a distinctive name?

Elleanor 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 Elleanor a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3534

Elleanor

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Elleanor is a distinctive choice, ranked #3534 in 2022. Your child is likely to be the only Elleanor in their class.

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UK Rank 2022

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About the Name Elleanor

Elleanor is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 2231 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #955 in 1998 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

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