Leora
Every Leora since 1880 — 12,125 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leora
Leora is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,356 in 2025 with 163 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 12,125 American babies have been named Leora. Its peak came in 1921, when 255 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 Leora stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leora 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 | 163 | #1,356 | — | — |
| 2024 | 142 | #1,522 | — | — |
| 2023 | 134 | #1,579 | — | — |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,835 | — | — |
| 2021 | 118 | #1,745 | — | — |
| 2020 | 109 | #1,815 | — | — |
| 2019 | 82 | #2,245 | — | — |
| 2018 | 124 | #1,681 | — | — |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,912 | — | — |
| 2016 | 96 | #2,063 | — | — |
| 2015 | 86 | #2,204 | — | — |
| 2014 | 82 | #2,281 | — | — |
| 2013 | 73 | #2,473 | — | — |
| 2012 | 71 | #2,556 | — | — |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,682 | — | — |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,468 | — | — |
| 2009 | 63 | #2,818 | — | — |
| 2008 | 51 | #3,298 | — | — |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,698 | — | — |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,158 | — | — |
| 2005 | 41 | #3,622 | — | — |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,911 | — | — |
| 2003 | 58 | #2,726 | — | — |
| 2002 | 45 | #3,180 | — | — |
| 2001 | 33 | #3,913 | — | — |
| 2000 | 56 | #2,656 | — | — |
| 1995 | 36 | #3,188 | — | — |
| 1990 | 42 | #2,774 | — | — |
| 1985 | 36 | #2,681 | — | — |
| 1980 | 44 | #2,265 | — | — |
| 1975 | 35 | #2,337 | — | — |
| 1970 | 34 | #2,287 | — | — |
| 1965 | 56 | #1,492 | — | — |
| 1960 | 62 | #1,397 | — | — |
| 1955 | 67 | #1,239 | — | — |
| 1950 | 88 | #964 | — | — |
| 1945 | 69 | #910 | — | — |
| 1940 | 94 | #719 | — | — |
| 1935 | 120 | #596 | — | — |
| 1930 | 154 | #550 | — | — |
| 1925 | 218 | #468 | — | — |
| 1920 | 214 | #463 | — | — |
| 1915 | 223 | #404 | — | — |
| 1910 | 104 | #389 | — | — |
| 1905 | 62 | #429 | — | — |
| 1900 | 71 | #394 | — | — |
| 1895 | 56 | #374 | — | — |
| 1890 | 51 | #359 | — | — |
| 1885 | 21 | #462 | — | — |
| 1880 | 28 | #301 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leora in 2025?
Leora ranked #1,356 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 163 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leora?
12,125 babies have been named Leora in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leora most popular?
Leora peaked in 1921, when 255 newborns received the name.
Is Leora a boy or girl name?
Leora is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leora rising or falling?
Leora is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.