Total births
772
Girls' name · since 1902
Leanore
Since 1902, U.S. Social Security records show 772 babies named Leanore, peaking in 1926. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 772
- total births
- 1902–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
772 girls have been named Leanore since 1902, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Leanore has been recorded 772 times among girls since 1902, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1965.
- 772 total births
- 1902–1965 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
772 girls have been named Leanore since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1965.
- 772
- total births
- 1902–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Leanore was born in this single decade.
1926
Single peak year
38 babies were named Leanore in 1926 - its busiest year on record.
Leanore's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Leanore's full recorded timeline at 1932, 32% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 68% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1909, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1926 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Leanore at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1926
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Leanore popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1965
- Peak year (1926)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 64 years of records
Leanore by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Leanore's strongest decade.
264 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Leanore births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 28
1900s
28 births
- 1910s
1910s
195 births
- 1920s
1920s
264 births
- 1930s
1930s
144 births
- 1940s 100
1940s
100 births
- 1950s 19
1950s
19 births
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 264 births (34% of all-time use).
How Leanore compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Leanore's total volume
Leanore vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Leanore by state
Where Leanore concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 114 | 14.8% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 96 | 12.4% |
| #3 | California | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #4 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Michigan | | 5 | 0.6% |
| #6 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.6% |
New York share of Leanore's total US births 14.8%
Even split
114 of 772 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Leanore? ▼
772 babies have been named Leanore since 1902. It was last recorded in 1965. The peak year was 1926 with 38 births.
When was Leanore most popular? ▼
Leanore was most popular in the 1920s decade with 264 total births. The single peak year was 1926.
Where is Leanore most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Leanore are New York (114 births), Pennsylvania (96 births), California (5 births).
How long has the name Leanore been used? ▼
Records for Leanore go back to 1902, giving 64 years of history through 1965.
What names are similar to Leanore? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Leah, Lea, Leanne, Leanna, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Leanore's data
- Leanore's decade-level peak was the 1920s (264 total births); usage has since declined to 22 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Leanores (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Leanore
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Leanore
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–1965 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Leanore: Baby Name Since 1902 - 772 Births, Peak 1926." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/leanore. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Leanore draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.