Belzora
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin elements.
Name Census estimates that about 3 living Americans carry the first name Belzora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Belzora today is around 75 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Belzora births was 1918 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Belzora. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Belzora is about 75 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Belzoras were born before 1961.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Belzora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
3
~ 1 in 114,251,446 Americans
Peak year
1918
7 babies that year
Average age
75
years old
1946 SSA rank
#5,009
Tracked since 1902
Popularity
Belzora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Belzora from the 1900s through to the 1940s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1910s, with 12 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1910s peak, Belzora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Belzora by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Belzora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Belzora
The name Belzora is believed to have originated from the ancient Sumerian language, one of the earliest known written languages in the world, dating back to around 3500 BCE. Its roots can be traced to the Sumerian words "bel," meaning "lord" or "master," and "zora," which is thought to have been a word for a type of precious gemstone or mineral.
This linguistic origin suggests that the name Belzora may have initially been associated with royalty, power, or wealth in the ancient Sumerian civilization, which was centered in the region of modern-day southern Iraq. As the Sumerian culture and language spread throughout Mesopotamia, the name may have gained wider usage and variations in spelling or pronunciation.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Belzora can be found in a cuneiform tablet from the ancient city of Ur, dating back to around 2300 BCE. This tablet, which was discovered during archaeological excavations in the 1920s, contains a list of names, including what appears to be a reference to a person named "Belzora."
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Belzora, although records from ancient times are often incomplete or disputed. One such figure is Belzora of Babylon, a priestess who is said to have lived in the 6th century BCE and was renowned for her knowledge of astrology and celestial divination.
Another historical figure with this name is Belzora the Scribe, a scholar and writer who lived in the 3rd century BCE in the city of Palmyra, located in modern-day Syria. Fragments of his writings on philosophy and ethics have been preserved, offering insights into the intellectual culture of the region during that era.
In the 1st century CE, there are records of a Roman noblewoman named Belzora who was known for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts. She is said to have commissioned several grand public buildings and sculptures in the city of Rome during her lifetime.
Moving forward in time, the name Belzora appears in various medieval texts and chronicles, such as the writings of the 12th-century historian Anna Komnene, who mentions a Byzantine courtier named Belzora who served under the Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
Another notable figure was Belzora of Arles, a French noblewoman from the 13th century who played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of her region. She is remembered for her efforts in mediating disputes between local lords and the Church, as well as her support for the establishment of several monasteries and schools.
People
Belzora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Belzora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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FAQ
Belzora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Belzora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 3 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Belzora going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 114,251,446 US residents.
Is Belzora a common name?
We classify Belzora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 4.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 23 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Belzora most popular?
The single biggest year for Belzora was 1918, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Belzora is about 75 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Belzora in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Belzora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Belzora in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Belzora still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Belzora in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Belzora can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Belzora?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many Americans are named Belzora at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.