Elanor is of Latin origin and its meaning is "sun ray". It is often associated with elegance, nobility, and radiance due to its literal interpretation. This name gained popularity in the late 19th century but has since faded from common use. However, it remains a unique choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their child.
The name Elanor experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a low of zero births in certain years and peaks reaching as high as 128 births in recent times. While it started off relatively strong from 1913 to 1920, with consistent annual births ranging from 8 to 20, there were several periods of decline throughout the mid-20th century, particularly between 1947 and 1964 where there were only six years with recorded births. However, since the late 1960s, Elanor's popularity has grown steadily, with a notable increase in usage from the early 2000s onwards, culminating in record-breaking numbers of babies named Elanor in recent years. Overall, despite its ups and downs, Elanor has maintained a consistent presence among baby names throughout history, totaling 1689 births over the course of these statistics.