Zora
girl name#968 in 2025Zora entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #257 in 1884, ranks #968 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#968
rank today
#257
peak (1884)
264
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #312 |
| 1890s | #352 |
| 1900s | #412 |
| 1910s | #536 |
| 1920s | #702 |
| 1930s | #864 |
| 1940s | #1273 |
| 1950s | #2107 |
| 1960s | #3876 |
| 1970s | #5655 |
| 1980s | #7346 |
| 1990s | #5786 |
| 2000s | #2239 |
| 2010s | #1558 |
| 2020s | #879 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zora has been most popular in California, New York, Texas.
Living bearers
About 5,500 people named Zora are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zora alive today was born around 1949, making them about 76 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zora in 2025?
- Zora ranks #968 among US girl names in 2025, with 264 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zora most popular?
- Zora peaked in 1884, reaching #257 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zora with classmates?
- Zora will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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