Clora Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KLOR-uh //ˈklɔːrə//

Origin: Latin; Greek

Meaning: Latin: 'clear, bright'; Greek: 'glory'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Clora is believed to have roots in the Latin word "clara," meaning "clear" or "bright." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, influencing the development of names in the Romance languages. The name Clora likely emerged as a variant of the name Flora, which is derived from the Latin "Flora," the goddess of flowers and the season of spring in Roman mythology.

The transition into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many Latin-derived names were adopted into English vernacular. Historically, the name Clora has been associated with notable figures, particularly in the 19th century.

One significant milestone is the use of the name in literature and the arts, where it appeared in various works, reflecting the romantic and pastoral themes prevalent during that era. The name's association with clarity and brightness may have contributed to its appeal in artistic and literary contexts, symbolizing purity and beauty.

Additionally, the name Flora, from which Clora is derived, has been used in various historical texts, including the works of classical poets and later in the Renaissance, further embedding the name within cultural narratives. Culturally, Clora and its variants resonate with themes of nature and femininity, often linked to floral imagery and the changing seasons.

The name evokes a sense of vitality and renewal, which has been a common motif in literature and art throughout history. While Clora itself may not have been as widely used as its more popular counterparts, its connection to Flora and the underlying meanings associated with brightness and clarity have allowed it to maintain a presence in the cultural lexicon.

The diminutive form "Clory" may also be noted as a related variant, though it is less commonly referenced.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Clora was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Clora has ranked as high as #2035 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Clora has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Clora is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Clora was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Clora.

Year Total Births Girl
1973 5 5
1970 5 5
1968 5 5
1963 10 10
1960 6 6
1959 7 7
1958 10 10
1956 22 22
1955 13 13
1954 18 18
1953 17 17
1952 20 20
1951 18 18
1950 11 11
1949 16 16
1948 13 13
1947 20 20
1946 21 21
1945 12 12
1944 17 17
1943 23 23
1942 20 20
1941 24 24
1940 22 22
1939 24 24
1938 22 22
1937 31 31
1936 21 21
1935 26 26
1934 27 27
1933 24 24
1932 33 33
1931 19 19
1930 28 28
1929 31 31
1928 31 31
1927 32 32
1926 34 34
1925 44 44
1924 49 49
1923 45 45
1922 47 47
1921 44 44
1920 44 44
1919 44 44
1918 37 37
1917 32 32
1916 40 40
1915 40 40
1914 39 39
1913 28 28
1912 26 26
1911 32 32
1910 16 16
1909 26 26
1908 19 19
1907 14 14
1906 18 18
1905 18 18
1904 17 17
1903 22 22
1902 13 13
1901 18 18
1900 21 21
1899 15 15
1898 19 19
1897 15 15
1896 19 19
1895 22 22
1894 13 13
1893 18 18
1892 18 18
1891 12 12
1890 15 15
1889 16 16
1888 16 16
1887 7 7
1886 16 16
1885 18 18
1884 13 13
1883 11 11
1882 6 6

Top States for Clora (1949)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
LA 5
100%