Eleanor is a feminine name of English roots. She’s borrowed from “Alia Aenor”, an old French title specifically meaning other Aenor. Others believe she’s an anglicized version of Hellen (through Ellen).
The name saw most of her success in the early 20th century when she was consistently in the Top 50 list. Her highest point on popularity charts came in 1920 when she ranked #25 in America.
Between 1940 and late 1980s Eleanor disappeared almost completely from circulation. She started showing substantial revival around the turn of the 21st century and she’s slowly reclaiming her former glory.
Ever since the 1880s, 298124 newborn girls have been named Eleanor in the US. She has featured twice in the top 10 and 67 times in the top hundred list.
Famous Eleanor include Eleanor Roosevelt (The US. First Lady between 1933 and 1945), Eleanor Bron (English actress), Eleanor Tomlinson (English singer and actress) and Eleanor Catton (New Zealand author).