Elinor is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1197 in 2025 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 136 births ranking #273. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 80.1%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 9,381 girls born was named Elinor. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.