Leor
Every Leor since 1979 — 350 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leor
Leor is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,002 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 350 American babies have been named Leor — about 93% boys and 7% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Leor stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leor 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 | — | — | 10 | #8,002 |
| 2024 | — | — | 16 | #5,804 |
| 2023 | — | — | 16 | #5,821 |
| 2022 | — | — | 12 | #7,068 |
| 2021 | — | — | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | 13 | #6,643 |
| 2018 | — | — | 12 | #6,966 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | 5 | #13,418 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,233 |
| 2014 | — | — | 9 | #8,532 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,680 |
| 2011 | — | — | 5 | #13,542 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #11,980 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,409 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #10,937 |
| 2004 | — | — | 12 | #6,373 |
| 2003 | — | — | 11 | #6,544 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,755 |
| 2000 | — | — | 6 | #9,827 |
| 1995 | 8 | #10,114 | 10 | #5,749 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,227 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #6,851 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leor in 2025?
Leor ranked #8,002 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leor?
350 babies have been named Leor in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leor most popular?
Leor peaked in 1995, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Leor a boy or girl name?
Leor is used for both: about 7% of babies named Leor have been girls and 93% boys.
Is the name Leor rising or falling?
Leor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.