How Many People Are Named Lenore?

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

Lenore
Very Rare
German

Lenore means 'strong as a lion' and it's very rare, with only 1 in 35,110 Americans having this name. That's just 9,399 people in the US today, making it truly unique. Interestingly, the name peaked way back in 1926 with 460 births.

~238
Living in US
1 in 1,392,644
Americans
1926
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Strong as a lion
🌐
Origin
German
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 33
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
33
Life Path Number

Life path number 33 is often seen as a powerful and influential number, suggesting that people with this number can inspire others and make significant contributions to society.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,399
Worldwide Bearers
#28,491
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
51
🇳🇿 New Zealand
37
🇧🇷 Brazil
27
🇷🇺 Russia
25
🇸🇪 Sweden
23
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
16
🇩🇰 Denmark
16
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
14
🇮🇹 Italy
13
🇨🇳 China
11

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
9,399 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 85
1,076
Would be under 30 (5%)
2,218
Would be 30–60 (10%)
19,570
Would be over 60 (86%)

All 22,864 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: 1926

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
96
Modern Appeal
4
International
5

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

📜 Lenore Through the Generations

Lenore has been around for generations, but it's definitely a name from another era. With most people named Lenore being over 60, it paints a picture of an older generation. The name saw its peak in 1926 when 460 babies were given this moniker, and since then, it's been on a steady rise, becoming more popular again among those who appreciate classic names. Today, there are 9,399 people named Lenore in the US, with 8,600 of them being over 60, showing how much this name is associated with the past.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 4,277
Illinois 1,806
Pennsylvania 1,547
California 1,300
Michigan 1,216
Ohio 1,205
New Jersey 1,028
Wisconsin 735
Minnesota 643
Connecticut 374

⭐ Famous People Named Lenore

Lenore is a feminine, rarely masculine, given name which may refer to:Lenore Aubert (1913–1993), American actress Lenore E. Bixby (1914–1994), American statistician Lenore Blum, American mathematician and professor of computer science Lenore Chinn, American artist Lenore Coffee (1896–1984), American writer Lenore Kandel (1932–2009), American poet Lenore Kight (1911–2000), American swimmer Lenore RS Lim, Filipino artist Lenore Manderson, Australian medical anthropologist Lenore Marshall (1899–1971), American poet, novelist and activist Lenore Miller (1932–2025), American labor union leader Leno…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Lenore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lenore's German roots

📄 About the Name Lenore

How Many People Have the Name Lenore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 238 people in the United States currently share the name Lenore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lenore a Common or Rare Name?

Lenore 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 Lenore Mean?

Lenore means "strong as a lion" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 33.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Lenore Most Popular?

The name Lenore reached peak popularity in 1926, with 460 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Lenore?

Approximately 238 people named Lenore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 238. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,392,644 Americans.

Is Lenore a rare name?

Lenore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,392,644 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lenore mean?

Lenore means "strong as a lion" and comes from German origins.

Is Lenore more male or female?

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

When was Lenore most popular?

Lenore peaked in 1926 with 460 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US238
All-Time Births238
1 in X1 in 1,392,644
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age85
Peak Year1926
World Rank#28,491
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.