Girls name · Illinois
Eleanor in Illinois
Eleanor was the 13th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 268 babies named Eleanor that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,364 babies Eleanor.
Popularity over time
Eleanor in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 169 | 27th |
| 1926 | 490 | 31st |
| 1943 | 100 | 118th |
| 1959 | 35 | 358th |
| 1976 | 11 | 707th |
| 1992 | 20 | 547th |
| 2009 | 89 | 149th |
| 2025 | 268 | 13th |
Its rank among girls names in Illinois climbed from 27th in 1910 to 13th in 2025.
The most babies named Eleanor in Illinois in a single year was 705, in 1918. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2022.
Across the country, Eleanor reached its best rank of 2nd in Wisconsin (2025). See Eleanor in every state →
How popular is Eleanor in Illinois?
Eleanor was the 13th most popular girls name in Illinois in 2025, with 268 babies named Eleanor that year. Since 1910, Illinois families have named 18,364 babies Eleanor.
How many babies are named Eleanor in Illinois?
In 2025, 268 babies were named Eleanor in Illinois. The most babies named Eleanor in Illinois in a single year was 705, in 1918.
What is the rank of Eleanor in Illinois?
Eleanor ranked 13th among girls names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among girls names in 2022.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.