Leonor

Leonor is a girl's name of Spanish 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 93 girls in the United States.

Leonor at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/lɪʊˈnoɾ/
Also spelled
Eleanor

About the name Leonor

Leonor belongs to the Spanish 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. It travels in a few spellings: Eleanor.

In the United States, Leonor first appears in Social Security records in 1885. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #725 in 1909, and in 2024 93 babies received the name — 6,091 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Leonor in US records

First recorded (US)
1885
Best US rank
#725 in 1909
Peak year
2024
Babies named Leonor in 2024
93
Total since 1880
6,091

Leonor in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1102 in 2021
Babies named Leonor in 2025
28
Total since 1996
376

Spellings & short forms

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Leonor mean?

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

Is Leonor a boy or girl name?

Leonor is a girl name. In 2024, 93 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Leonor?

Leonor comes from the Spanish tradition. It is also spelled Eleanor.

How popular is the name Leonor?

Leonor first appears in US records in 1885. Its best-ever ranking was #725 in 1909, and 93 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Leonor?

Leonor is pronounced /lɪʊˈnoɾ/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.