Glendoria
A feminine name combining the word glen (a secluded valley) and dorian (gift).
Name Census estimates that about 21 living Americans carry the first name Glendoria. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Glendoria today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Glendoria births was 1953 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Glendoria. 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 Glendoria is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Glendorias were born before 1965.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Glendoria. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
21
~ 1 in 16,321,635 Americans
Peak year
1953
7 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1961 SSA rank
#6,916
Tracked since 1953
Popularity
Glendoria: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Glendoria from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1950s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Glendoria 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 Glendoria 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 Glendoria
The given name Glendoria is of uncertain origin, though it is believed to have roots in the Old English and Celtic languages. Some scholars suggest that it may be derived from the Old English words "glende" meaning "valley" and "doru" meaning "door" or "gateway," implying a connection to a valley entrance or pass.
Another theory traces the name's origins to the Celtic word "glan," which means "pure" or "clean," and the Old English word "dora," meaning "beloved." This interpretation suggests that Glendoria could have meant "beloved pure one" or "cherished purity."
The earliest recorded use of the name Glendoria dates back to the 11th century, when it appeared in an Anglo-Saxon chronicle documenting the life of a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Mercia. Unfortunately, little is known about this individual beyond her name.
In the 13th century, a Glendoria is mentioned in the annals of the Cistercian order as a nun who lived in a monastery in northern England. She is believed to have been involved in the transcription of religious texts and the preservation of sacred manuscripts.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Glendoria Visconti (1450-1522) was a prominent patron of the arts in Milan, Italy. She commissioned several works from renowned artists of the time, including Leonardo da Vinci, and her patronage played a significant role in the flourishing of the Italian Renaissance.
In the 18th century, Glendoria Fitzwilliam (1718-1792) was a British landowner and philanthropist who established several charitable institutions in her hometown of Yorkshire. She is remembered for her efforts to improve the lives of the underprivileged and her support for education initiatives.
Another notable bearer of the name was Glendoria Montagu (1839-1917), a British writer and advocate for women's rights. She wrote several influential works on gender equality and was a prominent figure in the early stages of the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom.
While the name Glendoria is relatively uncommon in modern times, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and cultures, reflecting the diverse origins and interpretations of this unique and intriguing moniker.
People
Glendoria + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Glendoria as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Glendoria: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Glendoria?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 21 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Glendoria 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 16,321,635 US residents.
Is Glendoria a common name?
We classify Glendoria as "Very Rare". It ranks above 40.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 30 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Glendoria most popular?
The single biggest year for Glendoria was 1953, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Glendoria is about 71 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 Glendoria in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Glendoria a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Glendoria 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 Glendoria still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Glendoria 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 Glendoria 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 Americans are named Glendoria?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Glendoria, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.