Is Lenore a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Lenore is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Lenore?

It’s currently ranked #853 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Lenore Girl

Popularity: #853 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Greek; French

Meaning

Greek: light; French: compassion

Historical & Cultural Background

Lenore is often associated with the Greek name Eleanor, which means 'light.' The name gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to its use in literature, most notably in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Lenore.' It has been embraced in various cultures, particularly in French-speaking regions, where it is linked to themes of compassion and tenderness.

Trend Summary

Lenore has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable resurgence in recent years.

Similar Names

Leona, Lenna, Liora, Lorelei, Lina

Variants

Lenora
Lynore

International Variants

Leonor (Spanish)
Eleanor (English)
Eléonore (French)

Famous people named Lenore

Lenore Coffee was an American screenwriter known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

Lenore Kandel was an American poet and a prominent figure in the Beat Generation.

Lenore Skenazy is an American author and television personality known for her advocacy of free-range parenting.

Lenore Zann is a Canadian actress and politician, recognized for her role in the animated series 'The Real Ghostbusters.'.

Fictional characters named Lenore

Lenore is a character in Edgar Allan Poe's poem 'Lenore,' representing the theme of lost love.

Lenore is a character in the comic series 'Lenore, the Cute Little Dead Girl,' created by Roman Dirge.

Sibling Suggestions

Elena Lena Leila Lydia Lila Lana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Lenore was first seen in the United States in 1880. Lenore has ranked as high as #524 nationally which occurred in 1926 and has been most popular in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Wisconsin. In the past 5 years the name Lenore has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Lenore (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	11	32%
OH	7	21%
PA	6	18%
WI	5	15%
NY	5	15%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	12
1881	10
1882	19
1883	17
1884	13
1885	22
1886	20
1887	37
1888	31
1889	37
1890	38
1891	25
1892	49
1893	67
1894	43
1895	62
1896	66
1897	67
1898	59
1899	68
1900	81
1901	56
1902	84
1903	78
1904	82
1905	113
1906	117
1907	97
1908	115
1909	114
1910	140
1911	131
1912	168
1913	210
1914	270
1915	360
1916	330
1917	367
1918	412
1919	390
1920	402
1921	417
1922	439
1923	387
1924	434
1925	408
1926	460
1927	459
1928	415
1929	433
1930	411
1931	398
1932	373
1933	376
1934	350
1935	352
1936	373
1937	340
1938	333
1939	296
1940	239
1941	284
1942	360
1943	344
1944	309
1945	275
1946	371
1947	408
1948	355
1949	321
1950	291
1951	308
1952	307
1953	257
1954	244
1955	254
1956	251
1957	289
1958	284
1959	291
1960	255
1961	236
1962	221
1963	177
1964	155
1965	157
1966	148
1967	198
1968	205
1969	174
1970	156
1971	187
1972	149
1973	128
1974	109
1975	84
1976	63
1977	54
1978	47
1979	53
1980	39
1981	63
1982	36
1983	31
1984	32
1985	33
1986	44
1987	18
1988	27
1989	29
1990	23
1991	27
1992	9
1993	12
1994	19
1995	12
1996	9
1997	14
1998	20
1999	12
2000	16
2001	12
2002	9
2003	14
2004	13
2005	16
2006	21
2007	18
2008	21
2009	21
2010	24
2011	34
2012	38
2013	41
2014	63
2015	68
2016	66
2017	46
2018	60
2019	71
2020	41
2021	73
2022	76
2023	71
2024	97