Glenora
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,320 in 1902
0 babies were named Glenora in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1902–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Glenora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryGlenora first shows up in US birth records in 1902, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 123 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1902, when it reached #1,320.
About the name Glenora
Glenora is a girl name of Irish origin. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Glenora for girls from 1902 to 1965, in 50 of those 64 years. Its best year was 1902, when it ranked #1,320 among girl names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1965, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6.5 | 153,551 girls |
| 1910s | 8.9 | 112,740 girls |
| 1920s | 10 | 98,814 girls |
| 1930s | 10 | 99,701 girls |
| 1940s | 5.6 | 179,533 girls |
| 1950s | 2.4 | 409,836 girls |
| 1960s | 2.3 | 431,655 girls |
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Glenora
What is the origin of the name Glenora?
Glenora has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Glenora a boy or girl name?
Glenora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Glenora?
Glenora is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1965. It peaked at #1,320 in 1902.