Holding steady.
Popularity of Glendora since 1883
Babies named Glendora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1956, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glendora's real moment was 1927.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 18 |
| 1890s | 37 |
| 1900s | 64 |
| 1910s | 275 |
| 1920s | 548 |
| 1930s | 347 |
| 1940s | 286 |
| 1950s | 456 |
| 1960s | 253 |
| 1970s | 55 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glendora is a name that peaked in the 1920s, with its highest recorded use in 1927. Although it has never appeared on the national top 1000 list, it has maintained a steady, low-level presence since its first recorded use in 1883. The name evokes an idyllic, natural setting, combining a 'glen' with 'gold.' Its trajectory has been stable over the decades, and it has not seen a revival. Glendora's top states include California, reflecting the influence of the California city of the same name. The name remains a rare but recognizable choice, particularly among families seeking a vintage feel from the early 20th century.
Glendora is a modern English coinage, likely derived from the Welsh elements 'glen' (valley) and 'dŵr' (water), combined with the fashionable suffix '-ora' meaning 'gold' (from Spanish or Latin 'aurum'). It emerged in the late 19th century as a place name and given name, popularized in the United States. The name Glendora was also used for a city in California, incorporated in 1911.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Dora, Glennie
Sibling names for Glendora
Names that share Glendora's style, for a brother or sister.
