Total births
31
Girls' name · since 1915
Ludora
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 31 babies named Ludora, peaking in 1915. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 31
- total births
- 1915–1938
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
Ludora sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 31 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Ludora recorded 31 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1938.
- 31 total births
- 1915–1938 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 45% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
31 girls have been named Ludora since 1915, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1938.
- 31
- total births
- 1915–1938
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 45%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
45% of everyone ever named Ludora was born in this single decade.
1915
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ludora in 1915 - its busiest year on record.
Ludora's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ludora's SSA record in two at 1928 and the more recent half accounts for 55% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 45%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1915 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ludora at a glance
Last recorded 1938Peak year
1915
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Ludora popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1938
- Peak year (1915)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 24 years of records
Ludora by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ludora's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 45% of all-time use.
Ludora births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
14 births
- 1920s
1920s
7 births
- 1930s
1930s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 14 births (45% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ludora? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 31 babies named Ludora. The most recent recorded year was 1938. Its busiest year on record was 1915, with 7 births.
When was Ludora most popular? ▼
Ludora was most popular in the 1910s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1915.
How long has the name Ludora been used? ▼
Ludora has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 24 years of data through 1938.
What names are similar to Ludora? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ludie, Ludivina, Ludmila, Luda, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ludora's data
- Ludora's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1930s (10) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Ludora
Nearby Names Like Ludora
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ludora
Ludie Girl
2,687 births
Ludivina Girl
445 births
Ludmila Girl
#9593 288 births
Luda Girl
276 births
Ludell Girl
247 births
Compare Ludora side by side: Ludora vs Ludie Ludora vs Ludivina Ludora vs Ludmila
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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, 1915–1938 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ludora: Baby Name Since 1915 - 31 Births, Peak 1915." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ludora. 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 Ludora 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.