Enola
Created for the titular character in the 1886 American novel Enola, derived from alone spelled backwards.
Every Enola since 1885 — 3,084 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Enola
Enola is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,483 in 2025 with 44 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 3,084 American babies have been named Enola. Its peak came in 1953, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Enola stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Enola year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 44 | #3,483 |
| 2024 | 57 | #2,900 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,527 |
| 2022 | 57 | #2,935 |
| 2021 | 90 | #2,108 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,723 |
| 2019 | 8 | #11,689 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,892 |
| 2017 | 16 | #7,199 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,131 |
| 2015 | 10 | #10,362 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,798 |
| 2013 | 19 | #6,550 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,690 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10,631 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12,664 |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,645 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,412 |
| 2007 | 15 | #8,220 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,599 |
| 2005 | 13 | #8,489 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,406 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,143 |
| 2002 | 6 | #14,145 |
| 2001 | 11 | #8,946 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,719 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 9 | #6,954 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,496 |
| 1970 | 6 | #7,336 |
| 1965 | 20 | #2,767 |
| 1960 | 10 | #4,270 |
| 1955 | 43 | #1,559 |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,702 |
| 1945 | 26 | #1,630 |
| 1940 | 24 | #1,604 |
| 1935 | 26 | #1,461 |
| 1930 | 38 | #1,218 |
| 1925 | 54 | #1,024 |
| 1920 | 73 | #846 |
| 1915 | 59 | #851 |
| 1910 | 22 | #923 |
| 1905 | 19 | #855 |
| 1900 | 19 | #868 |
| 1895 | 15 | #827 |
| 1890 | 6 | #1,254 |
| 1885 | 6 | #960 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Enola mean?
Created for the titular character in the 1886 American novel Enola, derived from alone spelled backwards.
How popular is the name Enola in 2025?
Enola ranked #3,483 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 44 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Enola?
3,084 babies have been named Enola in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Enola most popular?
Enola peaked in 1953, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Enola a boy or girl name?
Enola is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Enola rising or falling?
Enola is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.