Eudora
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "good gift".
Name Census estimates that about 576 living Americans carry the first name Eudora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Eudora today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Eudora births was 1923 (71 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Eudora. 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.
People living today
576
~ 1 in 595,060 Americans
Peak year
1923
71 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,073
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Eudora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Eudora from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 15 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 535 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Eudora 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 Eudora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eudoras live
The SSA's state-level files cover 16 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Michigan, Georgia recorded the most babies named Eudora, while Ohio, North Carolina, Mississippi recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Eudora
The name Eudora originates from the Greek language and culture. It is a feminine given name that has been in use since ancient times. The name is derived from the Greek word "eudoros," which means "good gift" or "prosperous gift."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eudora can be found in Greek mythology. Eudora was the name of one of the Hyades, a group of nymphs who were companions to the goddess Artemis. The Hyades were closely associated with rain and fertility, which may have influenced the positive connotation of the name.
In the 4th century BCE, Eudora was mentioned in the works of the Greek philosopher Plato. He used the name to represent a character in his dialogues, further cementing its place in ancient Greek literature and culture.
The name Eudora gained popularity in the Christian tradition during the Middle Ages. Saint Eudora, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, was venerated in the Catholic Church, and her name became associated with virtues such as courage and faith.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Eudora. One of the most famous was Eudora Welty (1909-2001), an American author and Pulitzer Prize winner known for her short stories and novels depicting life in the American South. Another prominent Eudora was Eudora E. Bambrick (1867-1948), an American educator and advocate for women's rights.
In the realm of science, Eudora Ramsey Richardson (1899-1980) was a pioneering American mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of differential geometry. Additionally, Eudora Petitjean Jones (1920-2005) was a notable American lawyer and civil rights activist who played a crucial role in the desegregation of public schools in the United States.
The name Eudora has also been associated with influential figures in the arts. Eudora Welty (mentioned earlier) was a celebrated author, while Eudora Woodbury (1838-1919) was a prominent American painter and sculptor known for her portraiture and allegorical works.
While the name Eudora has Greek roots, it has transcended its cultural origins and has been embraced by various societies throughout history, with each individual adding their own unique legacy to the name's rich tapestry.
People
Eudora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Eudora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Eudora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Eudora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 576 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Eudora 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 595,060 US residents.
Is Eudora a common name?
We classify Eudora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,154 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Eudora most popular?
The single biggest year for Eudora was 1923, when 71 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Eudora is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Eudora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Eudora 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.