How Many People Are Named Leonore?

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

Leonore
Very Rare
German

Leonore means 'light', a rare female name with only 641 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 514,898 Americans. This name peaked in popularity way back in 1928 with 70 births, showing it's a classic, old-school choice.

~641
Living in US
1 in 514,898
Americans
1928
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
German
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Refined Dignified Thoughtful
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their creativity and ability to inspire others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

641
Worldwide Bearers
#52,695
Global Rank
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
82
🇧🇷 Brazil
50
🇨🇦 Canada
31
🇸🇪 Sweden
25
🇧🇪 Belgium
24
🇳🇴 Norway
24
🇨🇲 Cameroon
24
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
22
🇦🇺 Australia
19
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
16

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
641 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
60
Would be under 30 (3%)
185
Would be 30–60 (8%)
2,061
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 2,306 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: 1928

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
5

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

📜 Leonore Through the Generations

Leonore has been a name through the generations, but its usage has remained stable over time. With 641 living bearers in the US, most are over 60, reflecting its status as an older-generation name. The peak year was 1928, when 70 babies were given this name, indicating a strong preference during that era. Today, Leonore is very rare, with only 60 under-30, 185 aged 30-60, and 2,061 over-60, showing how it's become a name associated with the older generation.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 555
Pennsylvania 134
Illinois 57
California 37
Massachusetts 17
New Jersey 17

⭐ Famous People Named Leonore

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✨ Similar Names to Leonore

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Leonore's German roots

📄 About the Name Leonore

How Many People Have the Name Leonore?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 641 people in the United States currently share the name Leonore. That works out to roughly 1 in every 514,898 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Leonore a Common or Rare Name?

Leonore 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 Leonore Mean?

Leonore means "light" and comes from German origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Leonore Most Popular?

The name Leonore reached peak popularity in 1928, with 70 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 Leonore?

Approximately 641 people named Leonore live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,306. That works out to roughly 1 in 514,898 Americans.

Is Leonore a rare name?

Leonore is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 514,898 Americans has this name.

What does the name Leonore mean?

Leonore means "light" and comes from German origins.

Is Leonore more male or female?

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

When was Leonore most popular?

Leonore peaked in 1928 with 70 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 US641
All-Time Births2,306
1 in X1 in 514,898
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1928
World Rank#52,695
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.