How Many People Are Named Leanor?

Complete statistics for the name Leanor: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Leanor
Very Rare
Italian

Leonor is a very rare female name, with only 86 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 3,823,223 Americans. The majority of those named Leanor are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~86
Living in US
1 in 3,823,223
Americans
1919
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Leonora
🌐
Origin
Italian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Gracious
11
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 11 are often seen as highly intuitive and empathetic.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

740
Worldwide Bearers
#302,485
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
446
🇿🇦 South Africa
84
🇵🇭 Philippines
81
🇧🇷 Brazil
34
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
29
🇬🇧 England
11
🇧🇿 Belize
9
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇷🇺 Russia
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
86 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
18
Would be 30–60 (6%)
291
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 309 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1919

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
79
Modern Appeal
21
International
80

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Leanor Through the Generations

Leonor has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, peaking in popularity in 1919 with 13 births. Today, the name's legacy lives on with 86 individuals, most of whom are over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet still cherished by some families.

✨ Similar Names to Leanor

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leanor's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Leanor

How Many People Have the Name Leanor?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 86 people in the United States currently share the name Leanor. That works out to roughly 1 in every 3,823,223 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leanor a Common or Rare Name?

Leanor is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Leanor Mean?

Leanor means "creative variant of Leonora" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Leanor in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Leanor Most Popular?

The name Leanor reached peak popularity in 1919, with 13 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Leanor?

Approximately 86 people named Leanor live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 309. That works out to roughly 1 in 3,823,223 Americans.

Is Leanor a rare name?

Leanor is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 3,823,223 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leanor mean?

Leanor means "creative variant of Leonora" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Leanor more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Leanor are male and 100% are female.

When was Leanor most popular?

Leanor peaked in 1919 with 13 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US86
All-Time Births309
1 in X1 in 3,823,223
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1919
World Rank#302,485
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.