Lenora Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Lenora is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Lenora?
Lenora is spelled L-E-N-O-R-A. The name has 6 letters.
Lenora at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Lenora is often considered a variant of Eleanor, which may mean “light” or “compassion.”
- Origin
- The name Lenora is commonly associated with English and American use as a variant of Eleanor.
- Pronunciation
- luh-NOR-uh · 3 syllables
Lenora Popularity in 2025
Rank#538
Recorded Births562
- Girls usage rose 176 places to #538 and recorded 169 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Lenora Mean?
Lenora is often considered a variant of Eleanor, which may mean “light” or “compassion.”
Origin: The name Lenora is commonly associated with English and American use as a variant of Eleanor.
How Do You Pronounce Lenora?
Pronunciationluh-NOR-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Lenora?
- History
- Lenora has appeared in English-speaking countries and may have been used since at least the 18th century, often reflecting influence from the name Eleanor.
Lenora Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 562 | #538 |
| 2024 | Girls | 393 | #714 |
| 2023 | Girls | 368 | #766 |
| 2022 | Girls | 290 | #930 |
| 2021 | Girls | 236 | #1,067 |
| 2020 | Girls | 219 | #1,114 |
| 2019 | Girls | 222 | #1,103 |
| 2018 | Girls | 191 | #1,223 |
| 2017 | Girls | 193 | #1,236 |
| 2016 | Girls | 174 | #1,358 |
| 2015 | Girls | 133 | #1,609 |
| 2014 | Girls | 136 | #1,583 |
| 2013 | Girls | 127 | #1,666 |
| 2012 | Girls | 89 | #2,132 |
| 2011 | Girls | 67 | #2,638 |
| 2010 | Girls | 69 | #2,614 |
| 2009 | Girls | 61 | #2,852 |
| 2008 | Girls | 44 | #3,645 |
| 2007 | Girls | 59 | #2,992 |
| 2006 | Girls | 38 | #3,919 |
| 2005 | Girls | 53 | #3,009 |
| 2004 | Girls | 46 | #3,265 |
| 2003 | Girls | 49 | #3,043 |
| 2002 | Girls | 31 | #4,071 |
When Was Lenora Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1924 · Girls
678 recorded births
National rank #252
1922 · Girls
651 recorded births
National rank #256
1927 · Girls
645 recorded births
National rank #261
1921 · Girls
621 recorded births
National rank #266
Where Lenora Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| WI | #195 | 28 |
| IA | #226 | 15 |
| MN | #232 | 24 |
| OK | #247 | 16 |
| NE | #296 | 7 |
| MI | #316 | 28 |
| OR | #320 | 11 |