Total births
2,245
Girls' name · since 1888
Lanora
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 2,245 babies named Lanora, peaking in 1969. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5806
- among girls today
- 2,245
- born since 1888
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Lanora currently ranks #5806 among girls' names in America, with 2,245 babies recorded since 1888.
Lanora has 2,245 recorded births among girls since 1888, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5806 as of the latest data, more common than 67% of girls, busiest in the 1960s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 2025.
- #5806 among girls today
- 2,245 born since 1888
- 1960s peak decade
- 67% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Lanora is currently the #5806 girls' name in America, more common than 67% of girls - 2,245 born since 1888, peaking in the 1960s.
- #5806
- among girls today
- 2,245
- born since 1888
- 1960s
- peak decade
- 67%
- more common than other girls
Lanora vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5806
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 67% of names given to girls today.
1960s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Lanora was born in this single decade.
1969
Single peak year
40 babies were named Lanora in 1969 - its busiest year on record.
How Lanora compares
2,245 Top 21% higher than 79% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Lanora's all-time total is 6x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Lanora | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,245 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 48 | 19,840 |
Lanora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lanora's SSA record in two at 1965 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1888, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1969 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lanora at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1969
Current rank
#5,806
Active since
1888
Lanora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–2025
- Peak year (1969)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 138 years of records
Lanora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1960s was Lanora's strongest decade.
289 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Lanora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 39
1900s
39 births
- 1910s
1910s
137 births
- 1920s
1920s
230 births
- 1930s
1930s
262 births
- 1940s
1940s
237 births
- 1950s
1950s
225 births
- 1960s
1960s
289 births
- 1970s
1970s
205 births
- 1980s
1980s
166 births
- 1990s 113
1990s
113 births
- 2000s 82
2000s
82 births
- 2010s
2010s
134 births
- 2020s
2020s
121 births
What this shows Peak: 1960s at 289 births (13% of all-time use).
How Lanora 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 Lanora's total volume
Lanora vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lanora by state
Where Lanora concentrates geographically, total births since 1888
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 114 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Oklahoma | | 66 | 2.9% |
| #3 | California | | 33 | 1.5% |
| #4 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #5 | Florida | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Lanora's total US births 5.1%
Even split
114 of 2,245 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lanora? ▼
Lanora has been given to 2,245 babies in the U.S. since 1888, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #5806 as of the latest data. 40 babies were born in 1969, its single highest year.
When was Lanora most popular? ▼
Lanora was most popular in the 1960s decade with 289 total births. The single peak year was 1969.
Where is Lanora most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lanora are Texas (114 births), Oklahoma (66 births), California (33 births).
How long has the name Lanora been used? ▼
Lanora has been recorded in Social Security data since 1888, spanning 138 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Lanora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lana, Laney, Lani, Landry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lanora's data
- Lanora's usage has stayed within range of its 1960s decade-level peak (289 total births) through the 2020s (121) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Texas records the most Lanoras (114 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Lanora
Nearby Names Like Lanora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lanora
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#374 57,434 births
Laney Girl
#689 14,024 births
Lani Girl
#1902 7,373 births
Landry Girl
#1192 5,842 births
Lanie Girl
#1825 5,602 births
Compare Lanora side by side: Lanora vs Lana Lanora vs Laney Lanora vs Lani
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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, 1888–2025 (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. "Lanora: #5806 Girls' Name - 2,245 Births, Peak 1969." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lanora. 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 Lanora 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.