Ladora
A fanciful name often linked to Latin "latus" meaning "wide" or "broad".
Name Census estimates that about 309 living Americans carry the first name Ladora. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ladora today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ladora births was 1960 (14 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ladora. 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
309
~ 1 in 1,109,237 Americans
Peak year
1960
14 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1998 SSA rank
#15,437
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Ladora: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ladora from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 100 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ladora 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 Ladora during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ladoras live
Origin
Meaning and history of Ladora
Ladora is a feminine given name that has its roots in Latin. The name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "laudare," which means "to praise" or "to extol." It is a combination of the Latin prefix "lau-," meaning "praise," and the suffix "-dora," which is derived from the Latin word "dator," meaning "giver." Therefore, the name Ladora can be interpreted as "one who gives praise" or "praiseworthy."
In ancient times, the name Ladora was likely used as a descriptor or a title for individuals who were known for their ability to praise or honor others. It may have been a name given to poets, bards, or orators who were skilled in the art of praising and eulogizing.
The earliest recorded use of the name Ladora dates back to the Middle Ages, when it appeared in various historical documents and records. However, its usage was relatively rare compared to other names during that period.
One of the earliest notable individuals to bear the name Ladora was Ladora de Beaumont (1120-1187), a French noblewoman and benefactor who was known for her charitable works and patronage of religious institutions.
Another notable figure was Ladora de Vivonne (1456-1531), a French courtier and lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne of Brittany. She was renowned for her wit and intelligence, and her name was often mentioned in the court chronicles of the time.
In the 17th century, Ladora Fiammetta (1602-1672), an Italian poet and writer, gained recognition for her works that explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poetic works were highly praised and influenced many writers of her time.
In the 19th century, Ladora Clementina de la Vega (1819-1892), a Spanish novelist and playwright, made a name for herself with her romantic and historical novels that depicted the lives of women in Spanish society.
Another notable Ladora was Ladora Constantia Hohenlohe (1837-1917), a German aristocrat and philanthropist who dedicated her life to charitable causes and the promotion of education for underprivileged children.
While the name Ladora has fallen out of widespread use in modern times, it remains a unique and intriguing name with a rich historical background rooted in the Latin language and the concept of praise and admiration.
People
Ladora + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ladora 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
Ladora: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ladora?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 309 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ladora 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 1,109,237 US residents.
Is Ladora a common name?
We classify Ladora as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 549 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ladora most popular?
The single biggest year for Ladora was 1960, when 14 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ladora is about 57 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ladora a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ladora 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.