Leonora Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationlee-oh-NOR-ah / liːəˈnɔːrəLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: light; Greek: compassion
Historical & Cultural Background
Leonora is derived from the Latin name 'Leonora,' which is often associated with the meaning of light. The name has historical roots in medieval Europe and has been used in various cultures. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in literature and music, often symbolizing beauty and grace.
Trend Summary
Leonora has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Eleonora
- Leonor
- Lenora
International Variants
- Leonor (Spanish)
- Eleonora (Italian)
- Leonora (Portuguese)
Famous people named Leonora
Leonora Carrington was a British-Mexican artist known for her surrealist paintings and writings.
Leonora Cohen was a British suffragette and activist who played a significant role in the women's rights movement.
Leonora Poon was a notable Chinese-American artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.
Leonora M. T. O'Connor was an Irish author known for her children's literature.
Fictional characters named Leonora
Leonora is a character in the opera 'Il trovatore' by Giuseppe Verdi, known for her passionate and tragic love story.
Leonora is a character in the novel 'The Last of the Mohicans' by James Fenimore Cooper, representing themes of loyalty and bravery.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Leonora was first seen in the United States in 1880. Leonora has ranked as high as #778 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Hawaii. In the past 5 years the name Leonora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Leonora (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 14 | |
NY | 13 | |
TX | 9 | |
PA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 26 |
1881 | 23 |
1882 | 19 |
1883 | 18 |
1884 | 21 |
1885 | 27 |
1886 | 22 |
1887 | 24 |
1888 | 41 |
1889 | 31 |
1890 | 37 |
1891 | 26 |
1892 | 31 |
1893 | 42 |
1894 | 46 |
1895 | 41 |
1896 | 36 |
1897 | 33 |
1898 | 45 |
1899 | 36 |
1900 | 40 |
1901 | 35 |
1902 | 35 |
1903 | 36 |
1904 | 29 |
1905 | 25 |
1906 | 25 |
1907 | 34 |
1908 | 40 |
1909 | 37 |
1910 | 49 |
1911 | 67 |
1912 | 63 |
1913 | 83 |
1914 | 86 |
1915 | 110 |
1916 | 117 |
1917 | 95 |
1918 | 133 |
1919 | 113 |
1920 | 118 |
1921 | 124 |
1922 | 120 |
1923 | 120 |
1924 | 138 |
1925 | 136 |
1926 | 132 |
1927 | 137 |
1928 | 120 |
1929 | 117 |
1930 | 85 |
1931 | 73 |
1932 | 72 |
1933 | 74 |
1934 | 86 |
1935 | 58 |
1936 | 66 |
1937 | 84 |
1938 | 63 |
1939 | 57 |
1940 | 68 |
1941 | 73 |
1942 | 66 |
1943 | 63 |
1944 | 46 |
1945 | 45 |
1946 | 61 |
1947 | 56 |
1948 | 65 |
1949 | 64 |
1950 | 71 |
1951 | 47 |
1952 | 57 |
1953 | 46 |
1954 | 53 |
1955 | 67 |
1956 | 77 |
1957 | 62 |
1958 | 72 |
1959 | 58 |
1960 | 60 |
1961 | 60 |
1962 | 55 |
1963 | 59 |
1964 | 57 |
1965 | 35 |
1966 | 42 |
1967 | 43 |
1968 | 51 |
1969 | 51 |
1970 | 48 |
1971 | 49 |
1972 | 36 |
1973 | 43 |
1974 | 37 |
1975 | 25 |
1976 | 25 |
1977 | 40 |
1978 | 39 |
1979 | 18 |
1980 | 31 |
1981 | 23 |
1982 | 16 |
1983 | 22 |
1984 | 18 |
1985 | 26 |
1986 | 22 |
1987 | 17 |
1988 | 29 |
1989 | 26 |
1990 | 22 |
1991 | 18 |
1992 | 18 |
1993 | 18 |
1994 | 10 |
1995 | 11 |
1996 | 10 |
1997 | 16 |
1998 | 13 |
1999 | 15 |
2000 | 21 |
2001 | 16 |
2002 | 16 |
2003 | 21 |
2004 | 21 |
2005 | 31 |
2006 | 29 |
2007 | 28 |
2008 | 14 |
2009 | 31 |
2010 | 27 |
2011 | 27 |
2012 | 29 |
2013 | 27 |
2014 | 52 |
2015 | 47 |
2016 | 52 |
2017 | 46 |
2018 | 56 |
2019 | 63 |
2020 | 64 |
2021 | 74 |
2022 | 73 |
2023 | 105 |
2024 | 92 |