Leonore
Every Leonore since 1881 — 2,313 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Leonore
Leonore is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,626 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 2,313 American babies have been named Leonore. Its peak came in 1928, when 70 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 Leonore stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Leonore year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,626 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,715 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,891 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,581 |
| 2021 | — | — |
| 2020 | 10 | #9,971 |
| 2019 | 7 | #13,216 |
| 2018 | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,345 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17,753 |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,856 |
| 2014 | 5 | #18,080 |
| 2013 | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — |
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| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,807 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,778 |
| 1970 | 12 | #4,640 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,190 |
| 1960 | 11 | #4,063 |
| 1955 | 15 | #3,044 |
| 1950 | 12 | #3,155 |
| 1945 | 22 | #1,815 |
| 1940 | 20 | #1,820 |
| 1935 | 28 | #1,403 |
| 1930 | 40 | #1,188 |
| 1925 | 61 | #957 |
| 1920 | 51 | #1,046 |
| 1915 | 41 | #1,050 |
| 1910 | 19 | #1,017 |
| 1905 | 7 | #1,622 |
| 1900 | 20 | #849 |
| 1895 | 12 | #960 |
| 1890 | 5 | #1,429 |
| 1885 | 8 | #821 |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Leonore in 2025?
Leonore ranked #12,626 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Leonore?
2,313 babies have been named Leonore in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Leonore most popular?
Leonore peaked in 1928, when 70 newborns received the name.
Is Leonore a boy or girl name?
Leonore is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Leonore rising or falling?
Leonore is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.