Holding steady, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Leor since 1979
Babies named Leor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 | 5 |
| 1980s | 6 | 69 |
| 1990s | 18 | 72 |
| 2000s | 0 | 59 |
| 2010s | 0 | 58 |
| 2020s | 0 | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Leor is a name that has seen a steady, if uncommon, presence in the United States since its first recorded use in 1979. As of 2025, it ranked 7,679, with approximately 1 in every 170,808 newborn boys receiving the name. Its popularity peaked relatively recently in 2023, suggesting a slow but growing interest. While no top states are recorded, the name's trajectory appears stable and modern, likely influenced by parents seeking short, light-associated names with Hebrew roots. It fits alongside other concise, vowel-heavy names like Eli, Noam, and Ari.
Leor is likely a variant transcription of the Hebrew name Lior (לִיאוֹר), which combines li (לִי, 'to me') and or (אוֹר, 'light'), meaning 'I have light' or 'my light'. The name has been used in Israel and among Jewish communities, though its modern English spelling Leor is less common. It has seen modest use in the United States since the late 20th century.
“Leor” around the world
Where Leor lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Leo
Variants: Lior, Liora (feminine)
Sibling names for Leor
Names that share Leor's style, for a brother or sister.
