Eleanor
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“Bright, shining one”
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Two queen consorts (Eleanor of Aquitaine, Eleanor of Provence) and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt ensured this name carries power.
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Top 100
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Great Nicknames
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