A 1890s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Eudora since 1880
Babies named Eudora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Eudora's real moment was 1891.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 64 |
| 1890s | 115 |
| 1900s | 141 |
| 1910s | 377 |
| 1920s | 535 |
| 1930s | 263 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 91 |
| 2020s | 97 |
Meaning & origin
Eudora has a gentle, literary quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with classical roots. First recorded in U.S. data in 1880, it reached its peak popularity in 1891, during an era when Greek mythological names were fashionable. After a long decline, the name has been rising again since 2008, echoing a broader revival of vintage names from the 1890s. With a current rank of 5099 and an incidence of 1 in 64,291 newborns in 2025, Eudora remains rare enough to feel unique, yet its familiar elements (the 'Dora' ending) keep it accessible. The name never charted in any top state rankings, reflecting its scattered use across the country.
Eudora is derived from the Greek words eu, meaning 'good,' and doron, meaning 'gift,' thus 'good gift.' In Greek mythology, Eudora was one of the Oceanids, the three thousand daughters of Oceanus and Tethys. The name appears in classical literature and has been used sparingly in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dora
Sibling names for Eudora
Names that share Eudora's style, for a brother or sister.
