Lenora
Every Lenora since 1880 — 37,089 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lenora
Lenora is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #539 in 2025 with 562 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 37,089 American babies have been named Lenora. Its peak came in 1924, when 678 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 Lenora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lenora 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 | 562 | #539 | — | — |
| 2024 | 393 | #716 | — | — |
| 2023 | 368 | #766 | — | — |
| 2022 | 290 | #931 | — | — |
| 2021 | 236 | #1,068 | — | — |
| 2020 | 219 | #1,114 | — | — |
| 2019 | 222 | #1,106 | — | — |
| 2018 | 191 | #1,226 | — | — |
| 2017 | 193 | #1,238 | — | — |
| 2016 | 174 | #1,363 | — | — |
| 2015 | 133 | #1,617 | — | — |
| 2014 | 136 | #1,585 | — | — |
| 2013 | 127 | #1,671 | — | — |
| 2012 | 89 | #2,139 | — | — |
| 2011 | 67 | #2,652 | — | — |
| 2010 | 69 | #2,630 | — | — |
| 2009 | 61 | #2,874 | — | — |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,680 | — | — |
| 2007 | 59 | #3,018 | — | — |
| 2006 | 38 | #3,963 | — | — |
| 2005 | 53 | #3,038 | — | — |
| 2004 | 46 | #3,306 | — | — |
| 2003 | 49 | #3,075 | — | — |
| 2002 | 31 | #4,139 | — | — |
| 2001 | 39 | #3,463 | — | — |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,102 | — | — |
| 1995 | 38 | #3,057 | — | — |
| 1990 | 59 | #2,188 | — | — |
| 1985 | 86 | #1,454 | — | — |
| 1980 | 103 | #1,263 | — | — |
| 1975 | 146 | #901 | — | — |
| 1970 | 238 | #671 | — | — |
| 1965 | 339 | #518 | — | — |
| 1960 | 473 | #448 | — | — |
| 1955 | 429 | #427 | — | — |
| 1950 | 433 | #392 | — | — |
| 1945 | 332 | #390 | — | — |
| 1940 | 410 | #315 | — | — |
| 1935 | 462 | #282 | — | — |
| 1930 | 523 | #288 | — | — |
| 1925 | 615 | #267 | — | — |
| 1920 | 595 | #267 | — | — |
| 1915 | 543 | #255 | — | — |
| 1910 | 214 | #262 | — | — |
| 1905 | 160 | #261 | — | — |
| 1900 | 153 | #265 | — | — |
| 1895 | 103 | #278 | — | — |
| 1890 | 102 | #245 | — | — |
| 1885 | 73 | #232 | — | — |
| 1880 | 66 | #185 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lenora in 2025?
Lenora ranked #539 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 562 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lenora?
37,089 babies have been named Lenora in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lenora most popular?
Lenora peaked in 1924, when 678 newborns received the name.
Is Lenora a boy or girl name?
Lenora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lenora rising or falling?
Lenora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.