Holding steady.
Popularity of Genora since 1895
Babies named Genora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1932, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Genora's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 12 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 75 |
| 1920s | 97 |
| 1930s | 111 |
| 1940s | 108 |
| 1950s | 74 |
| 1960s | 50 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Genora first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1895, and its peak year for usage was also 1895, marking its debut as its most popular moment. The name has maintained a rare but stable presence over the decades: its trajectory is classified as stable, meaning it has not experienced dramatic spikes or declines. Despite being recorded as recently as 2025, Genora has never ranked among the top 1000 names, and its 1-in-N occurrence is not available, indicating extremely low usage. The name's origins are modern and likely invented, perhaps inspired by similar-sounding names like Lenora or the root Gene. Genora fits a pattern of late 19th-century feminine coinages that were fashionable for their elaborate sound. It has no strong association with any particular state or region in the U.S., as the top states list is empty. Overall, Genora remains a rare and distinctive choice, favored by parents seeking an uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Genora is likely a modern coinage, possibly blending the name Gene (a short form of Eugene, meaning 'well-born' in Greek) with the popular suffix -ora (as in Lenora or Eleanora). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1895, during the late 19th century when elaborate feminine names were fashionable. The name has never been common, with its peak year of recorded use being its first year of appearance.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gen, Nora, Genny
Sibling names for Genora
Names that share Genora's style, for a brother or sister.
