Lenora

Lenora is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 392 girls in the United States.

Lenora at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Lenora

Lenora belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Lenora first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #183 in 1881, and in 2024 392 babies received the name — 36,494 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lenora in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#183 in 1881
Peak year
1924
Babies named Lenora in 2024
392
Total since 1880
36,494

Lenora in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2008
Best rank
#1603 in 2024
Babies named Lenora in 2025
13
Total since 1996
91

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lenora mean?

The meaning of Lenora is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Lenora a boy or girl name?

Lenora is a girl name. In 2024, 392 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lenora?

Lenora comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lenora?

Lenora first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #183 in 1881, and 392 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].