Lenore

Lenore 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 97 girls in the United States.

Lenore at a glance

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

About the name Lenore

Lenore 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, Lenore first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #309 in 1915, and in 2024 97 babies received the name — 22,870 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Lenore in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#309 in 1915
Peak year
1926
Babies named Lenore in 2024
97
Total since 1880
22,870

Lenore in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4763 in 2017
Babies named Lenore in 2025
3
Total since 1996
10

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Lenore mean?

The meaning of Lenore 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 Lenore a boy or girl name?

Lenore is a girl name. In 2024, 97 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Lenore?

Lenore comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Lenore?

Lenore first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #309 in 1915, and 97 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].