Lacora
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Lara.
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the first name Lacora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lacora today is around 39 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lacora births was 1988 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lacora. 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
132
~ 1 in 2,596,624 Americans
Peak year
1988
13 babies that year
Average age
39
years old
2006 SSA rank
#11,984
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Lacora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lacora from the 1970s through to the 2000s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 74 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lacora 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 Lacora 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 Lacora
The name Lacora is of uncertain origin, and its roots can be traced back to various languages and cultures. One theory suggests that it may have its origins in the Latin word "lacus," meaning "lake," or the French word "la cour," meaning "the court." However, these connections are tenuous at best.
Another possibility is that Lacora is derived from the Sanskrit word "lakshmi," which is the name of the Hindu goddess of wealth, fortune, and prosperity. This could indicate that the name has a spiritual or religious significance, although there is no concrete evidence to support this claim.
Some scholars have also proposed that Lacora may have its roots in the Quechua language, which is spoken by indigenous people in South America, particularly in regions such as Peru and Bolivia. However, the exact meaning or origin of the name within the Quechua language remains unclear.
Historically, the earliest recorded instances of the name Lacora are somewhat sparse. One notable example is Lacora Hendricks, an American poet and writer who lived from 1878 to 1964. She was known for her works that explored themes of nature and the human experience.
Another individual with the name Lacora was Lacora Hutchins, an American educator and civil rights activist who lived from 1891 to 1978. She played a significant role in promoting education and advocating for equal rights during the early 20th century.
In the realm of literature, Lacora Gilmour was a Canadian author and poet who lived from 1907 to 1985. She is remembered for her contributions to the literary scene in Canada, particularly her poetry that captured the natural beauty of the Canadian landscape.
Moving to the world of art, Lacora Platt was an American painter who lived from 1892 to 1972. She was known for her vibrant and expressive paintings that depicted scenes from everyday life, often featuring women and children.
Lastly, Lacora Stinger was an American activist and community leader who lived from 1919 to 2001. She dedicated her life to advocating for social justice and civil rights, working tirelessly to uplift and empower marginalized communities.
While the name Lacora may have obscure origins, these examples demonstrate that it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout history, leaving a lasting impact on their respective societies and the world at large.
People
Lacora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lacora as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lacora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lacora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 132 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lacora 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 2,596,624 US residents.
Is Lacora a common name?
We classify Lacora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lacora most popular?
The single biggest year for Lacora was 1988, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lacora is about 39 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lacora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lacora 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.