How Many People Are Named Glendora?

Complete statistics for the name Glendora: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Glendora
Very Rare
Irish

Glendora means 'valley of roses' and it's a very rare female name, with only 1 in 357,560 Americans having it. That's just 923 people in the US today, and most of them are over 60, making it a name that's definitely tied to an older generation.

~923
Living in US
1 in 357,560
Americans
1956
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Valley of roses
🌐
Origin
Irish
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gentle Resilient
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

923
Worldwide Bearers
#140,399
Global Rank
🇶🇦 Qatar
15
🇿🇦 South Africa
14
🇲🇾 Malaysia
6
🇲🇽 Mexico
3
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Wales
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇮🇳 India
2
🇩🇪 Germany
1
🇨🇺 Cuba
1
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
923 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 88
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
134
Would be 30–60 (6%)
2,216
Would be over 60 (94%)

All 2,350 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1956

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
92
Classic Feel
64
Modern Appeal
36
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Glendora Through the Generations

Glendora peaked in popularity back in 1956 when 110 babies were given this name, but since then, its usage has remained stable. Today, there are 923 people named Glendora living in the US, with the majority being over 60 years old. This age distribution paints a picture of a name that's been around for decades and is now mostly carried by those who grew up during its heyday.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Ohio 46
Indiana 44
Pennsylvania 44
North Carolina 34
Michigan 29
South Carolina 23
Missouri 17
Iowa 16
Illinois 13
Texas 12

✨ Similar Names to Glendora

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glendora's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Glendora

How Many People Have the Name Glendora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 923 people in the United States currently share the name Glendora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 357,560 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glendora a Common or Rare Name?

Glendora is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Glendora Mean?

Glendora means "valley of roses" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Glendora in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Glendora Most Popular?

The name Glendora reached peak popularity in 1956, with 110 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Glendora?

Approximately 923 people named Glendora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,350. That works out to roughly 1 in 357,560 Americans.

Is Glendora a rare name?

Glendora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 357,560 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glendora mean?

Glendora means "valley of roses" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Glendora more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Glendora are male and 100% are female.

When was Glendora most popular?

Glendora peaked in 1956 with 110 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US923
All-Time Births2,350
1 in X1 in 357,560
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age88
Peak Year1956
World Rank#140,399
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.