Elnora
Every Elnora since 1880 — 21,390 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Elnora
Elnora is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,617 in 2025 with 17 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 21,390 American babies have been named Elnora. Its peak came in 1924, when 639 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Elnora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Elnora year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | #6,617 | — | — |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,503 | — | — |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,219 | — | — |
| 2022 | 25 | #5,212 | — | — |
| 2021 | 21 | #5,809 | — | — |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,672 | — | — |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,245 | — | — |
| 2018 | 9 | #10,816 | — | — |
| 2017 | 29 | #4,725 | — | — |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,243 | — | — |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,298 | — | — |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,186 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,787 | — | — |
| 2012 | 18 | #6,952 | — | — |
| 2011 | 13 | #8,777 | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,651 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #10,919 | — | — |
| 2008 | 9 | #11,889 | — | — |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,077 | — | — |
| 2006 | 10 | #10,827 | — | — |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,429 | — | — |
| 2004 | 12 | #8,868 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #12,819 | — | — |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,615 | — | — |
| 2001 | 5 | #16,086 | — | — |
| 2000 | 7 | #12,182 | — | — |
| 1995 | 7 | #10,853 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,468 | — | — |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,140 | — | — |
| 1980 | 23 | #3,538 | — | — |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,472 | — | — |
| 1970 | 41 | #2,026 | — | — |
| 1965 | 66 | #1,355 | — | — |
| 1960 | 99 | #1,081 | — | — |
| 1955 | 117 | #910 | — | — |
| 1950 | 182 | #630 | — | — |
| 1945 | 214 | #499 | — | — |
| 1940 | 275 | #415 | — | — |
| 1935 | 371 | #327 | 5 | #3,823 |
| 1930 | 376 | #334 | — | — |
| 1925 | 545 | #286 | — | — |
| 1920 | 607 | #265 | — | — |
| 1915 | 467 | #273 | — | — |
| 1910 | 241 | #248 | — | — |
| 1905 | 189 | #227 | — | — |
| 1900 | 182 | #236 | — | — |
| 1895 | 94 | #294 | — | — |
| 1890 | 76 | #286 | — | — |
| 1885 | 55 | #266 | — | — |
| 1880 | 42 | #238 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Elnora in 2025?
Elnora ranked #6,617 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 17 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Elnora?
21,390 babies have been named Elnora in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Elnora most popular?
Elnora peaked in 1924, when 639 newborns received the name.
Is Elnora a boy or girl name?
Elnora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Elnora rising or falling?
Elnora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.