Leonora
girl name#1769 in 2025Leonora entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #309 in 1880, ranks #1769 today — a vintage name making a comeback.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1769
rank today
#309
peak (1880)
114
babies in 2025
comeback
a vintage name making a comeback
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #407 |
| 1890s | #462 |
| 1900s | #609 |
| 1910s | #613 |
| 1920s | #645 |
| 1930s | #813 |
| 1940s | #1053 |
| 1950s | #1294 |
| 1960s | #1604 |
| 1970s | #2428 |
| 1980s | #3748 |
| 1990s | #6326 |
| 2000s | #5745 |
| 2010s | #3871 |
| 2020s | #2208 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Leonora has been most popular in California, New York, Texas.
Living bearers
About 3,500 people named Leonora are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Leonora 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 Leonora in 2025?
- Leonora ranks #1769 among US girl names in 2025, with 114 babies given the name.
- When was the name Leonora most popular?
- Leonora peaked in 1880, reaching #309 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Leonora with classmates?
- Leonora will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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