Lenore
girl name#1962 in 2025Lenore entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #309 in 1915, ranks #1962 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1962
rank today
#309
peak (1915)
98
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #463 |
| 1890s | #388 |
| 1900s | #349 |
| 1910s | #329 |
| 1920s | #321 |
| 1930s | #337 |
| 1940s | #410 |
| 1950s | #545 |
| 1960s | #736 |
| 1970s | #1323 |
| 1980s | #2889 |
| 1990s | #6401 |
| 2000s | #7379 |
| 2010s | #3422 |
| 2020s | #2486 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Lenore has been most popular in CA, TX, IL.
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Lenore are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Lenore alive today was born around 1936, making them about 89 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Lenore in 2025?
- Lenore ranks #1962 among US girl names in 2025, with 98 babies given the name.
- When was the name Lenore most popular?
- Lenore peaked in 1915, reaching #309 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Lenore with classmates?
- Lenore will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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