Lora
Girl name · American · Anglo Saxon · Latin · Spanish
Meaninglaurel · English form of Laura
- US rank
- #2,895
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #168 in 1881
58 babies were named Lora in the US in 2025. It has dropped 427 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Lora you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 27,701 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lora, 58 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lora would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLora has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Loras, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #168. Today it's #2,895, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLora has slipped 427 places over the last five years and now sits at #2,895. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningLora is an English form of Laura, which means “laurel”. Our records link it to American, Anglo Saxon and Latin roots.
About the name Lora
Lora is a girl name of American, Anglo Saxon and Latin origin meaning “laurel”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ora”. US birth records list Lora for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #168 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,895, with 58 babies.
Origin:American namesAnglo Saxon namesLatin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 702 | 1,424 girls |
| 1890s | 700 | 1,428 girls |
| 1900s | 564 | 1,773 girls |
| 1910s | 382 | 2,621 girls |
| 1920s | 281 | 3,557 girls |
| 1930s | 268 | 3,726 girls |
| 1940s | 216 | 4,634 girls |
| 1950s | 326 | 3,071 girls |
| 1960s | 782 | 1,278 girls |
| 1970s | 499 | 2,004 girls |
| 1980s | 242 | 4,133 girls |
| 1990s | 93 | 10,755 girls |
| 2000s | 46 | 21,594 girls |
| 2010s | 32 | 30,969 girls |
| 2020s | 33 | 30,105 girls |
Other spellings of Lora
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- Unisex name: Stevie · crown
Questions about the name Lora
What does the name Lora mean?
Lora means “laurel” in English, as a form of Laura.
What is the origin of the name Lora?
Lora has American, Anglo Saxon, Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lora a boy or girl name?
Lora is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lora?
Lora ranked #2,895 for US girls in 2025, given to 58 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#168).