Leonora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Leonora has its roots in Latin and Greek, deriving from Eleonora, meaning light, honor, and compassion. It has evolved through various historical forms and reflects traits of elegance and grace. Although it does not have a biblical background, it gained popularity in the Middle Ages and has remained a noteworthy name through literature and art.
The name Leonora is most popular in Hawaii, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Leonora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Leonora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 641st out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 847th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1324th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2176th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4665th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5605th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2753rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Leonora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Leonora"
Pronunciation
/liˈɒnərə/
Origin
Latin and Greek
Etymology
The name Leonora is derived from the Greek name Eleonora, which is believed to come from 'eleos,' meaning 'compassion' or 'mercy.' It is also thought to be related to the Latin word 'nora,' which means 'honor.'
Meaning
light, honor, compassion
Language Evolution
Eleonora, Leonora, Leonor
Historical Usage
Leonora gained popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in Spain and Italy, as a variant of the name Eleonora. It became more widely recognized in literature and the arts during the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Leonor, Eleonora, Lenora, Nora
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Leonora is viewed as a classic and elegant name. It is often associated with grace and sophistication.
Famous People
Leonora Carrington, a British-Mexican artist and writer, Leonora Cohen, a British author and poet
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Leonora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Leonora"
"Leonora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 641st of 9107 | 2,237 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 847th of 9204 | 1,316 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1324th of 12526 | 1,147 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 2176th of 19264 | 613 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4665th of 27321 | 306 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5605th of 35406 | 355 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2753rd of 30306 | 751 |
Regional Popularity of "Leonora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Leonora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
54.52% 772nd/1416 |
24.87% 343rd/1379 |
47.46% 1123rd/2366 |
50.00% 571st/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
76.65% 1185th/1546 |
29.11% 453rd/1556 |
63.32% 1490th/2353 |
39.37% 609th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
74.81% 1666th/2227 |
31.44% 764th/2430 |
53.84% 1536th/2853 |
46.95% 1303rd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
42.12% 1467th/3483 |
64.24% 2260th/3518 |
49.51% 2002nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
59.66% 2670th/4475 |
- |
55.50% 3506th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
65.14% 3364th/5164 |
94.65% 6922nd/7313 |
63.94% 4772nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
82.61% 3291st/3984 |
48.18% 2162nd/4487 |
51.67% 3525th/6822 |
37.78% 2371st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Leonora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Leonora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.