Eleonora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Eleonora originates from Greek and is derived from the Latin word 'alior', meaning 'other'. It has evolved through various forms, including Eleanor and Aliénor. The name signifies light and brightness and has historical significance due to its association with nobility. There is no direct biblical relevance. Eleonora gained popularity in the Middle Ages and continues to be viewed as a classic name today, with notable individuals bearing the name.

The name Eleonora is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Eleonora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Eleonora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1837th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4929th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6210th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 9858th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8567th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3676th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Eleonora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Eleonora"

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Pronunciation

/ˌɛlɪəˈnɔːrə/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Eleonora is derived from the Greek name 'Eleanor', which is believed to be related to the Provençal name 'Aliénor'. Its roots may also trace back to the Latin word 'alior', meaning 'other' or 'the other'.

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Meaning

light, bright; shining one

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Language Evolution

Eleanor, Aliénor, Eleonora

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Historical Usage

The name Eleonora gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Europe, as a variant of Eleanor, which was borne by several queens and noblewomen.

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Variants & Derivatives

Eleanor, Elena, Helena

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Eleonora is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and nobility.

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Famous People

Eleonora Duse - Italian actress, Eleonora of Aquitaine - Queen consort of France and England, Eleonora Pimentel de Fonseca - Italian journalist and poet

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Eleonora"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Eleonora"

"Eleonora" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1837th of 9107 367
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4929th of 9204 57
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 7067th of 12526 49
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 6210th of 19264 121
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 9858th of 27321 98
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 8567th of 35406 200
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 3676th of 30306 506

Regional Popularity of "Eleonora" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Eleonora" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
81.85%
1159th/1416
77.81%
1073rd/1379
- -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
- -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- 91.27%
4713th/5164
- 100.00%
7463rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
3984th/3984
68.11%
3056th/4487
67.80%
4625th/6822
53.98%
3388th/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Eleonora"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Eleonora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.