Holding steady.
Popularity of Lynore since 1938
Babies named Lynore per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lynore's real moment was 1938.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 24 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 45 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Lynore is a rare feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1938, its peak year. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names and remains exceptionally uncommon, with an estimated 1-in-N occurrence too low to calculate. The name's trajectory has been stable, with very sporadic usage and no notable revival. Its formation likely reflects the fashion of the 1930s for names with the '-ore' suffix, such as Lenore and Elinore, combined with the popular prefix 'Lyn-' from names like Lynn. While its exact meaning is unclear, Lynore carries a melodic, vintage quality reminiscent of early 20th-century American naming trends.
Lynore is likely a modern coinage blending elements of names like Lynn (meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall' in Welsh) and Lenore (a variant of Eleanor, meaning 'light' or 'sun ray'). It first appeared in the United States in 1938, during a period when names ending in '-ore' were fashionable. There is no recorded use before the 20th century, suggesting it is a creative American invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lyn, Nora
Sibling names for Lynore
Names that share Lynore's style, for a brother or sister.
