Glendora Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Glendora is a Welsh name meaning 'golden valley'. It has evolved from earlier forms such as Glen and Glendor. The name reflects traits of beauty and nature. It does not have biblical relevance. Glendora became popular in the United States in the late 19th century and continues to be viewed positively today.
The name Glendora is most popular in Indiana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Glendora has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Glendora' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1108th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1339th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1696th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5395th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Glendora' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Glendora"
Pronunciation
/ɡlɛnˈdɔːrə/
Origin
Welsh
Etymology
The name Glendora is derived from the Welsh elements 'glen', meaning 'valley', and 'dore', which is thought to mean 'golden' or 'gift'.
Meaning
Golden valley
Language Evolution
Glen, Glendor, Glendora
Historical Usage
Glendora gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with place names and suburban developments.
Variants & Derivatives
Glen, Dora
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Glendora is perceived as a quaint and charming name, often associated with nature and tranquility due to its meaning.
Famous People
Glendora K. McCauley, Glendora K. Jones
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Glendora"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Glendora"
"Glendora" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1108th of 9107 | 798 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1339th of 9204 | 601 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1696th of 12526 | 733 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5395th of 19264 | 152 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Glendora" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Glendora" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
52.40% 742nd/1416 |
76.36% 1053rd/1379 |
83.14% 1967th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
78.85% 1219th/1546 |
82.13% 1278th/1556 |
81.68% 1922nd/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
78.49% 1748th/2227 |
81.69% 1985th/2430 |
50.89% 1452nd/2853 |
92.22% 2559th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Glendora"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Glendora" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.