Holding steady.
Popularity of Venora since 1906
Babies named Venora per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Venora's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 25 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 44 |
| 1950s | 26 |
| 1960s | 16 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Venora is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1906. It has never been widely used, with no rank in any year and no recorded peak beyond its first appearance. The name's trajectory is stable, meaning it has remained consistently uncommon. Its origins are uncertain but likely English, possibly a variant of the surname Venor. Despite its obscurity, Venora carries a melodic, vowel-heavy sound similar to more familiar names like Lenora or Elora. Parents seeking a distinctive name with an antique feel might find Venora appealing, though its rarity means it will likely be unfamiliar to most.
Venora first appeared in U.S. records in 1906. It may be a feminine elaboration of the surname Venor, which itself is a variant of Fenner (an occupational name for a hunter of wild game) or a toponymic from places like Venor in England. The name has never been common and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Vee
Sibling names for Venora
Names that share Venora's style, for a brother or sister.
