Lynora
A girl's name of Welsh origin with 196 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Lynora is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 196 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
In the most recent SSA release, Lynora ranks #9288 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Lynora is a girl's baby name of uncertain origin, a flowing blend likely combining Lynn (from Welsh meaning 'lake') and Nora (from the Latin or Irish meaning 'honor'). The result is a name with a quiet, lyrical beauty that bridges Celtic and classical traditions in a melodic, four-syllable form.
EtymologyShow more
Lynora is cataloged under the Welsh naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Lynora has been recorded as a girl's name since 1946, with 196 total births. Browse the Welsh names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lynora has 29+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1946.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 35 | #11761 | — |
| 2010s | 38 | #16948 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 6 | #10313 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 11 | #8934 | ▼ |
| 1960s | 61 | #5711 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 35 | #5295 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 10 | #5550 | — |
The Story of Lynora
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1959, Lynora is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Lynora are most likely born between 1949 and 1969.
How rare is Lynora?
Only about 1 in every 327,273 babies born in 2024 was named Lynora — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1946, peaked in the 1960s with 61 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Lynora by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(29 years, 1946–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | #9288 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11774 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9402 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16579 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17040 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17419 |
| 2016 | 5 | #17822 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15651 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13998 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18216 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18489 |
| 1986 | 6 | #10313 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9947 |
| 1971 | 6 | #7920 |
| 1969 | 7 | #6340 |
| 1966 | 9 | #4715 |
| 1965 | 5 | #7127 |
| 1964 | 10 | #4525 |
| 1963 | 11 | #4166 |
| 1962 | 9 | #4736 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1946–2024