Baby Name Popularity Profile

Lenora

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Lenora.

✦ Light or torch 🌍 Greek, Latin traditional
National Rank (2025) #539
All-Time Peak Rank #183 Achieved 1881
Total U.S. Births 37,058 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1880 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 1920s 678 births in 1924
πŸ’‘ The Lenora Vibe: Considered a Vintage Revival. A classic name from early generations that is currently experiencing a measurable statistical resurgence.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning Light or torch
Language Origin Greek, Latin
Origin Type multiple
A short form of Eleanor, which is derived from the Old French form of the Greek name Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'light'. It also has connections to the Latin name Leonora.
Common Nicknames
Nora Lena
Alternative Spellings
Leonora Lenore
Pronunciation: lΙ™-NOR-Ι™
Themes & Categories
traditional
Etymology confidence: High

πŸ“– The Story Behind Lenora

According to SSA data, Lenora achieved its highest historical rank of #183 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1924 with 678 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 322.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Lenora across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Fast Rising
10-Year Shift +322.6% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 678 births in 1924
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 84 yrs
Registry Streak 146 yrs
Historical Volatility Highly Volatile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 785
1890s: 1,108
1900s: 1,541
1910s: 4,038
1920s: 6,093
1930s: 4,456
1940s: 4,023
1950s: 4,588
1960s: 3,560
1970s: 1,527
1980s: 914
1990s: 491
2000s: 465
2010s: 1,401
2020s: 2,068

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables Le-no-ra
Letter Count 6 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 25.7% of names
Linguistic Profile: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Mississippi
Top States Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, West Virginia, North Dakota
States with Data 46
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Mississippi Unranked 1,041 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma #257 1,047 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #530 810 1924 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia Unranked 691 1930 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 221 1915 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina #861 760 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama #464 883 1957 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #591 1,283 1919 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 758 1942 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #664 1,156 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #340 918 1921 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas #427 424 1921 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 211 1964 Insufficient historical volume
Kentucky #352 649 1916 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 121 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #688 757 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland #531 483 1952 Insufficient historical volume
Pennsylvania #544 1,645 1927 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #891 2,309 1922 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #414 1,452 1924 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #434 693 1926 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1213 1,000 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #353 1,327 1924 Insufficient historical volume
District of Columbia #175 126 1958 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska #320 204 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa #241 355 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #322 1,009 1957 Insufficient historical volume
Hawaii Unranked 81 1963 Insufficient historical volume
Tennessee #491 558 1920 Insufficient historical volume
New York #525 1,925 1960 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #995 659 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota #238 400 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #445 206 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Washington #438 273 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin #199 312 2025 Insufficient historical volume
California #1208 1,402 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona #722 143 1955 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon #341 80 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Montana Unranked 26 1918 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 33 1920 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 91 1956 Insufficient historical volume
Maine Unranked 36 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #543 172 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #667 51 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alaska Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Rhode Island Unranked 11 1922 Insufficient historical volume

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