Leonor
Every Leonor since 1885 — 6,183 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leonor
Leonor is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,267 in 2025 with 81 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 6,183 American babies have been named Leonor. Its peak came in 2024, when 93 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Leonor stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leonor 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 | 81 | #2,267 | — | — |
| 2024 | 93 | #2,078 | — | — |
| 2023 | 60 | #2,840 | — | — |
| 2022 | 59 | #2,883 | — | — |
| 2021 | 43 | #3,592 | — | — |
| 2020 | 57 | #2,873 | — | — |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,697 | — | — |
| 2018 | 47 | #3,371 | — | — |
| 2017 | 45 | #3,460 | — | — |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,560 | — | — |
| 2015 | 40 | #3,816 | — | — |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,511 | — | — |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,967 | — | — |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,812 | — | — |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,634 | — | — |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,553 | — | — |
| 2009 | 29 | #5,027 | — | — |
| 2008 | 32 | #4,714 | — | — |
| 2007 | 42 | #3,826 | — | — |
| 2006 | 43 | #3,654 | — | — |
| 2005 | 30 | #4,543 | — | — |
| 2004 | 19 | #6,392 | — | — |
| 2003 | 33 | #4,076 | — | — |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,452 | — | — |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,153 | — | — |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,489 | — | — |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,506 | — | — |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,331 | — | — |
| 1985 | 45 | #2,273 | — | — |
| 1980 | 48 | #2,141 | — | — |
| 1975 | 56 | #1,696 | — | — |
| 1970 | 53 | #1,730 | — | — |
| 1965 | 64 | #1,384 | — | — |
| 1960 | 59 | #1,439 | — | — |
| 1955 | 39 | #1,654 | — | — |
| 1950 | 66 | #1,139 | — | — |
| 1945 | 40 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 1940 | 42 | #1,126 | — | — |
| 1935 | 57 | #918 | — | — |
| 1930 | 73 | #835 | — | — |
| 1925 | 75 | #863 | — | — |
| 1920 | 68 | #884 | — | — |
| 1915 | 45 | #997 | — | — |
| 1910 | 22 | #930 | — | — |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,621 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,658 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | 6 | #993 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Leonor
- Leonor Fini Painter · 1907–1996
- Leonor Teles Politician · 1350–1386
- Leonor Michaelis Chemist · 1875–1949
- Leonor Varela Actor · b. 1972
- Leonor Watling Actor · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leonor in 2025?
Leonor ranked #2,267 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 81 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leonor?
6,183 babies have been named Leonor in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leonor most popular?
Leonor peaked in 2024, when 93 newborns received the name.
Is Leonor a boy or girl name?
Leonor is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leonor rising or falling?
Leonor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Leonor?
Well-known people named Leonor include Leonor Fini (painter), Leonor Teles (politician), Leonor Michaelis (chemist).