Holding steady.
Popularity of Ledora since 1896
Babies named Ledora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ledora's real moment was 1911.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 119 |
| 1930s | 103 |
| 1940s | 82 |
| 1950s | 72 |
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ledora first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1896, a time when inventive name coinages were fashionable. It saw its peak year in 1911, and though it has never been common, it has maintained a steady, low-level presence ever since. The name's trajectory has been stable, with no significant revival. Ledora is best understood as an imaginative formation of the early 20th century, possibly drawing from the sounds of Lee and Dora or Greek Althea. Its rarity today makes it a distinctive choice with a vintage feel.
Ledora appears to be a modern coinage from the late 19th or early 20th century, possibly a blend of the popular names Lee and Dora, or an altered form of the Greek name Althea. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1896 and saw modest use during the 1910s, peaking in 1911. Its usage has remained rare and stable since.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dora, Leda, Lee
Sibling names for Ledora
Names that share Ledora's style, for a brother or sister.
