Total births
578
Girls' name · since 1895
Genora
Since 1895, U.S. Social Security records show 578 babies named Genora, peaking in 1932. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 578
- total births
- 1895–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
Genora is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 578 have been recorded since 1895.
Social Security Administration records show Genora recorded 578 times among girls since 1895, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 2021.
- 578 total births
- 1895–2021 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 19% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
578 girls have been named Genora since 1895, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2021.
- 578
- total births
- 1895–2021
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 19%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
19% of everyone ever named Genora was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
17 babies were named Genora in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
Genora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Genora's full recorded timeline at 1941, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1900, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1932 peak of 17 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Genora at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
1932
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Genora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–2021
- Peak year (1932)
- 17
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Genora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Genora's strongest decade.
111 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 19% of all-time use.
Genora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 12
1890s
12 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
75 births
- 1920s
1920s
97 births
- 1930s
1930s
111 births
- 1940s
1940s
108 births
- 1950s
1950s
74 births
- 1960s
1960s
50 births
- 1970s 24
1970s
24 births
- 1980s 12
1980s
12 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 111 births (19% of all-time use).
How Genora compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Genora's total volume
Genora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Genora by state
Where Genora concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 10 | 1.7% |
North Carolina share of Genora's total US births 1.7%
10 of 578 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Genora? ▼
Since 1895, Social Security records show 578 babies named Genora. The most recent recorded year was 2021. Its busiest year on record was 1932, with 17 births.
When was Genora most popular? ▼
Genora was most popular in the 1930s decade with 111 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Genora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Genora are North Carolina (10 births).
How long has the name Genora been used? ▼
Records for Genora go back to 1895, giving 127 years of history through 2021.
What names are similar to Genora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Genevieve, Genesis, Geneva, Gena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Genora's data
- Genora's decade-level peak was the 1930s (111 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- North Carolina records the most Genoras (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Genora
Nearby Names Like Genora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Genora
Genevieve Girl
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Geneva Girl
#1598 88,758 births
Gena Girl
#11130 12,824 births
Gene Girl
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Compare Genora side by side: Genora vs Genevieve Genora vs Genesis Genora vs Geneva
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1895–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Genora: Baby Name Since 1895 - 578 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/genora. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Genora draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.