Eleonore
2025 SSA
About Eleonore
Eleonore is a feminine name with Germanic origins, a variant of Eleanor, which derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, meaning 'other' or 'foreign.' This regal name has been carried by numerous European nobility throughout history, including queens and duchesses. The spelling 'Eleonore' is particularly common in French, German, and Scandinavian countries, giving it a continental sophistication. With its elegant four syllables and flowing sound, Eleonore offers a more elaborate alternative to the more common Eleanor or Ellie. The name exudes classic dignity and timeless grace while still allowing for cute nicknames like Nora, Lena, or Elle. Though not among the most popular names in English-speaking countries, Eleonore maintains steady appeal for parents seeking a name with historical depth and European charm.
Pronounced el-ee-uh-NOR.
As of October 2026, Eleonore ranked #8002 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #881 in 1887.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | #4,575 | 30 | 17.9 |
| 2020 | #4,924 | 26 | 16.1 |
| 2021 | #4,432 | 31 | 18.9 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
World rankings
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Eleonore on lists
Famous Eleonores
- Eleonore Magdalene Therese of Neuburg
Holy Roman Empress
- Eleonore d'Esmier d'Olbreuse
Duchess consort of Brunswick,Luneburg
- Eleonore Marguerre
German soprano
- (Maria) Eleonore
Princess of Liechtenstein
- Eleonore Juliane
Princess of Brandenburg,Ansbach
- Eleonore Dorothea
Princess of Anhalt,Dessau
- Eleonore Erdmuthe Louise
Princess of Saxe,Eisenach, mother,in,law of King George II of Britain
- Eleonore Caroline Gasparine Louise Reuss of Kostritz
tsaritsa,consort of Bulgaria
- Eleonore Maria Anna of Lowenstein
Wertheim, Landgravine of Hesse,Rotenburg
- Eléonore Denuelle de La Plaigne
mistress of Napoleon I of France
- Eleonore von Trapp
daughter of Austrian singers Georg and Maria von Trapp (of "Sound of Music" fame)
- Éléonore Gosset
French actress
- Eleonore Schwarz
Austrian singer
- (Elisabeth) Eleonore Büning
German journalist
- Eleonore
Christine Eugenie Benita Feodora Maria, Princess of Schaumburg,Lippe
- Eléonore Fabiola Victoria Anne Marie
Princess of Belgium (b. 2008), daughter of King Phillipe
Eleonore in pop culture
- Eleonore
character in "The Kermesse in Bruges," ballet by August Bournonville