How Many People Are Named Glenora?

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

Glenora
Very Rare
Scottish

Glenora, a very rare female name, only 134 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 2,468,271 Americans. The vast majority, 100%, are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~134
Living in US
1 in 2,468,271
Americans
1924
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Derived from Scottish place name
🌐
Origin
Scottish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Nostalgic Resilient Dignified
9
Life Path Number

People with life-path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and wise.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

825
Worldwide Bearers
#284,410
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
635
🇯🇲 Jamaica
68
🇵🇭 Philippines
27
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
26
🇬🇧 England
24
🇧🇧 Barbados
14
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇿🇦 South Africa
6
🇮🇳 India
4
🇲🇽 Mexico
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
134 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 93
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
472
Would be over 60 (100%)

All 472 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: 1924

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
79
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
81

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

📜 Glenora Through the Generations

Glenora peaked in popularity in 1924 with 20 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 134 people named Glenora living in the US, with all of them being over 60 years old. This age skew makes Glenora a name strongly associated with older generations, giving it a timeless quality that resonates with its historical roots.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 5
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Glenora

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Glenora's Scottish roots

📄 About the Name Glenora

How Many People Have the Name Glenora?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 134 people in the United States currently share the name Glenora. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,468,271 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Glenora a Common or Rare Name?

Glenora 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 Glenora Mean?

Glenora means "derived from Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Glenora Most Popular?

The name Glenora reached peak popularity in 1924, with 20 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 Glenora?

Approximately 134 people named Glenora live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 472. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,468,271 Americans.

Is Glenora a rare name?

Glenora is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,468,271 Americans has this name.

What does the name Glenora mean?

Glenora means "derived from Scottish place name" and comes from Scottish origins.

Is Glenora more male or female?

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

When was Glenora most popular?

Glenora peaked in 1924 with 20 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 US134
All-Time Births472
1 in X1 in 2,468,271
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age93
Peak Year1924
World Rank#284,410
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.