Lenora
girl name#538 in 2025Lenora entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #181 in 1881, ranks #538 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#538
rank today
#181
peak (1881)
562
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #215 |
| 1890s | #261 |
| 1900s | #264 |
| 1910s | #267 |
| 1920s | #267 |
| 1930s | #294 |
| 1940s | #362 |
| 1950s | #413 |
| 1960s | #520 |
| 1970s | #942 |
| 1980s | #1421 |
| 1990s | #2695 |
| 2000s | #3328 |
| 2010s | #1716 |
| 2020s | #855 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lenora has been most popular in OH, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 17,500 people named Lenora are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenora alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenora in 2025?
- Lenora ranks #538 among US girl names in 2025, with 562 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lenora most popular?
- Lenora peaked in 1881, reaching #181 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lenora with classmates?
- Lenora will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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