Denora
A feminine name derived from Latin meaning "from the forests".
Name Census estimates that about 91 living Americans carry the first name Denora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Denora today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Denora births was 1968 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Denora. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Denora. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
91
~ 1 in 3,766,531 Americans
Peak year
1968
9 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1988 SSA rank
#12,299
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Denora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Denora from the 1920s through to the 1980s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 41 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1960s peak, Denora remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Denora 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 Denora 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 Denora
The name Denora is believed to have originated from the Latin language, with roots tracing back to ancient Rome. The name is derived from the Latin word "denarius," which referred to a small silver coin used during the Roman Empire. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with wealth or prosperity in its early usage.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Denora can be found in a Roman census document from the 2nd century AD, where it was listed as the name of a young woman residing in the city of Pompeii. This historical record provides evidence of the name's existence and usage during the height of the Roman Empire.
In the Middle Ages, the name Denora appeared in several religious texts and chronicles, albeit with slight variations in spelling, such as "Denorra" or "Denoira." These variations were likely due to the influence of different regional dialects and the evolution of language over time.
One notable figure associated with the name Denora was Denora of Avignon, a 13th-century noblewoman from southern France. She was renowned for her philanthropy and her support of the arts, particularly in the patronage of several churches and monasteries in the region.
Another historical figure bearing the name was Denora Gonzaga, a 15th-century Italian noblewoman from the influential Gonzaga family of Mantua. She played a significant role in the cultural and political affairs of her time, serving as a diplomatic envoy and patron of the arts.
In the 16th century, Denora de Valois, a French noblewoman and member of the royal House of Valois, gained recognition for her involvement in the French Wars of Religion. She was known for her steadfast support of the Catholic cause during this tumultuous period in French history.
Moving forward to the 17th century, Denora van Rensselaer was a prominent figure in the Dutch colonial settlement of New Netherland (present-day New York). She was renowned for her entrepreneurial spirit and her contributions to the development of the colony's economy and infrastructure.
Finally, in the 19th century, Denora Cahill was an Irish-American activist and advocate for women's rights. She played a pivotal role in the suffrage movement and worked tirelessly to promote equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
People
Denora + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Denora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Denora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 91 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Denora 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 3,766,531 US residents.
Is Denora a common name?
We classify Denora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 63.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Denora most popular?
The single biggest year for Denora was 1968, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Denora is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Denora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Denora 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.
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.