Lora
Lora is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Laurel tree, victory, or honor.
Origin and history
Lora is a feminine name of Latin origin, closely related to Laura and derived from the laurel tree, a classical symbol of victory and honor. It was particularly popular in the United States during the late 19th and early-to-mid 20th centuries. While less common today, it remains a timeless, classic option.
Popularity in the United States
52,235 babies in the United States have been named Lora since 1880. It ranks #571 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1778.
States where it is most popular
- OH (7.8 %)
- CA (7.2 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- IN (5.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 914 |
| 1890-1900 | 1,553 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,636 |
| 1910-1920 | 2,978 |
| 1920-1930 | 3,364 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,863 |
| 1940-1950 | 3,126 |
| 1950-1960 | 6,305 |
| 1960-1970 | 14,170 |
| 1970-1980 | 7,769 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,130 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,685 |
| 2000-2010 | 853 |
| 2010-2019 | 566 |
| 2020-2029 | 323 |
Famous people named Lora
- Lora Fairclough: Professional Golfer
Nicknames
Lori
Fun facts
- Like Laura, Lora traces back to the Latin word 'laurus', referring to the laurel wreath awarded to scholars and victors in antiquity.
- Lora was a consistently popular name in the United States throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s.