Holding steady.
Popularity of Lanore since 1912
Babies named Lanore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lanore's real moment was 1932.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 58 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 29 |
| 1950s | 17 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lanore is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1912. It reached its highest popularity in 1932, its peak year, but has never broken into the top 1000 rankings. The name has remained stable in low usage since the mid-20th century, with virtually no presence in recent decades. Its origins are unclear: it may be a creative respelling of Lenore or Eleanor, or a product of the early 1900s fashion for names starting with 'La-' combined with a soft ending. Because it has never been common, Lanore has no strong regional ties and was not recorded in any top states. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality for those seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Lanore likely arose in early 20th-century America as a feminine given name. It may be a blend or alteration of Eleanor (from French Alienor, of unknown meaning) or Lenore (a variant of Helen, meaning 'torch' or 'moon'). Alternatively, it could be an independent invention, combining the popular 'La-' prefix with the suffix '-nore' from names like Noreen. The name saw modest use in the 1930s but never entered the top 1000 rankings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lani, Nori, Nora, Lana
Sibling names for Lanore
Names that share Lanore's style, for a brother or sister.
