Lenoir
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Lenoir first appeared in US Social Security records in 1957.
Over 6 babies have been named Lenoir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lenoir is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,116 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,116
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lenoir
Lenoir is a girl name .
Lenoir is currently ranked #38,116 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lenoir include Len, Leno, Lenoy, Lenoie, Ley, Leie, and Lenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lenoir include Lenora, Lenore . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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