Elleanor is of French origin, derived from the Occitan word 'Elena,' which means 'torch' or 'shining light.' It was introduced into England during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century and has since become a unique and enchanting name option.
The name Elleanor experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century. While it was consistently given to around five babies per year from 1915 to 1942, there was a notable gap in its usage between 1942 and 1995. After re-emerging in 1995 with nine births, Elleanor's popularity began to rise steadily, peaking at 57 births in 2020 and 52 births in 2021. Overall, there were a total of 629 babies named Elleanor between 1915 and 2023.