Medora comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Motherâs gift.
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How popular is Medora?
1920peak year
Medora entered U.S. records in 1885, near the turn of the 20th century. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1920, 25 babies received the name (ranked #1687). Today it sits well outside the top 1,000 (around #15823), with roughly 6 babies named Medora each year. In total, around 752 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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