Holding steady.
Popularity of Glenora since 1902
Babies named Glenora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1924, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Glenora's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 14 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 121 |
| 1930s | 107 |
| 1940s | 77 |
| 1950s | 46 |
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Glenora is a rare and distinctive feminine name that emerged at the turn of the 20th century, first recorded in 1902. It has never broken into the top 1000 rankings, reflecting its niche appeal among parents seeking a name with Scottish roots and a melodic, old-fashioned charm. The name peaked in usage the very year it first appeared, 1902, and has since maintained a stable but extremely low profile, with no significant resurgence. With no top states to speak of, its use has been scattered across the U.S., though its construction from 'glen' (valley) and the suffix '-ora' aligns it with ornamental coinages of the era. As of 2025, its trajectory remains stable, with virtually no modern usage, making it a true rarity even among vintage names.
Glenora is a modern coinage built from 'glen' (a Scottish word for a narrow valley) and the ornamental suffix '-ora,' which was fashionable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It is a variant of names like Glenna or Glenys, and was likely inspired by place names containing 'glen.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1902 and has remained very rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Glen, Nora, Glennie
Variants: Glenore, Glenorah
Sibling names for Glenora
Names that share Glenora's style, for a brother or sister.
