Total births
843
Girls' name · since 1904
Elnor
Since 1904, U.S. Social Security records show 843 babies named Elnor, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 843
- total births
- 1904–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
843 girls have been named Elnor since 1904, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Elnor has 843 recorded births among girls since 1904, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1904 to 1952.
- 843 total births
- 1904–1952 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 35% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
843 girls have been named Elnor since 1904, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1952.
- 843
- total births
- 1904–1952
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 35%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Elnor was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
36 babies were named Elnor in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Elnor's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Elnor's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1904, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1924 peak of 36, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Elnor at a glance
Last recorded 1952Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1904
Elnor popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1904–1952
- Peak year (1924)
- 36
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Elnor by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Elnor's strongest decade.
292 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Elnor births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 34
1900s
34 births
- 1910s
1910s
215 births
- 1920s
1920s
292 births
- 1930s
1930s
190 births
- 1940s 90
1940s
90 births
- 1950s 22
1950s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 292 births (35% of all-time use).
How Elnor compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Elnor's total volume
Elnor vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Elnor by state
Where Elnor concentrates geographically, total births since 1904
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #2 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 5 | 0.6% |
Illinois share of Elnor's total US births 0.6%
Even split
5 of 843 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Elnor? ▼
Since 1904, Social Security records show 843 babies named Elnor. The most recent recorded year was 1952. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 36 births.
When was Elnor most popular? ▼
Elnor was most popular in the 1920s decade with 292 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Elnor most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Elnor are Illinois (5 births), Michigan (5 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Elnor been used? ▼
Records for Elnor go back to 1904, giving 49 years of history through 1952.
What names are similar to Elnor? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Elnora, Elna, Elnore, Elner, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Elnor's data
- Elnor's decade-level peak was the 1920s (292 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Elnors (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Elnor
Nearby Names Like Elnor
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Elnor
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Elnore Girl
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Elner Girl
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Elnoria Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1904–1952 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Elnor: Baby Name Since 1904 - 843 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/elnor. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Elnor draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.