Girl · #15,244 in 2026

Genora

Name: Popularity of the name Genora in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Genora, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Norethisterone, also known as norethindrone and sold under the brand name Norlutin among others, is a progestin medication used in birth control pills, menopausal hormone therapy, and for the treatment of gynecological disorders. The medication is available in both low-dose and high-dose formulations and both alone and in combination with an estrogen.

Current Rank

#15,244

Peak Rank

#1,957 (1932)

Total Babies

578

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1895

First Year

2021

Last Year

1932

Peak Year

#1957

Peak Rank

578

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Genora

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Norethisterone was synthesized for the first time by chemists Luis Miramontes , Carl Djerassi , and George Rosenkranz at Syntex in Mexico City in 1951. It was derived from ethisterone , and was found to possess about 20-fold greater potency as a progestogen in comparison. [ citation needed ] Norethisterone was the first highly active oral progestogen to be synthesized, and was preceded (as a progestogen) by progesterone (1934), ethisterone (1938), 19-norprogesterone (1944), and 17α-methylprogesterone (1949) as well as by nandrolone (1950), whereas noretynodrel (1952) and norethandrolone (1953)

The Story of Genora

Genora first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1895, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1932, when 17 Genoras were born — ranking #1,957 that year. As of 2026, Genora ranks #15,244 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 578 Genoras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Genora

Phonetically similar names — useful when Genora is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Genora

What does the name Genora mean?

How popular is Genora in 2026?

In 2026, Genora ranks #15,244 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Genora most popular?

Genora reached its peak popularity in 1932, ranking #1,957 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Genora most popular?

Genora has historically been most popular in North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Genora.

Is Genora a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Genora is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Genora?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Genora include Rennie, Levina, Sussie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Genora

Genora is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1895 and has accumulated 578 births in the dataset. Genora's peak popularity came in 1932 when it ranked #1,957. Use the chart and map above to compare Genora's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.