Holding steady.
Popularity of Ladora since 1915
Babies named Ladora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1960, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ladora's real moment was 1931.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 26 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 69 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 100 |
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 29 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ladora is a rare and distinctive name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1915. Its peak popularity occurred in 1931, but the name has remained very uncommon, ranking outside the top 1000 for all years. The trajectory shows stable but minimal usage, with no recorded state-level popularity. Ladora likely originated as a modern invented name, combining the popular La- prefix (as seen in Lashawna or Latoya) with the well-known Dora. Today, it offers a vintage feel without being common, appealing to parents seeking a unique name with a soft, melodic sound.
Ladora appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by combining the fashionable prefix La- with the name Dora, which itself derives from Greek meaning 'gift.' It emerged in the early 20th century, with first recorded use in the United States in 1915. The name saw modest use in the 1930s, peaking in 1931, but has remained rare since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dora, Lala
Sibling names for Ladora
Names that share Ladora's style, for a brother or sister.
