How old is someone named Zora?
The average Zora is 20 years old.
Half of all living Zoras are between 5 and 22. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Zoras are much younger than 20.
When was Zora popular?
Zora is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2019.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 679 | 0 |
| 1910s | 1,166 | 0 |
| 1920s | 1,103 | under 100 |
| 1930s | 651 | 130 |
| 1940s | 435 | 240 |
| 1950s | 290 | 220 |
| 1960s | 137 | 120 |
| 1970s | 93 | under 100 |
| 1980s | 63 | under 100 |
| 1990s | 176 | 180 |
| 2000s | 877 | 870 |
| 2010s | 1,662 | 1,700 |
| 2020s | 1,870 | 1,900 |
How many Zoras are still alive?
About 5,400 Zoras are alive in the US today. That's 53% of the roughly 10,000 babies named Zora since 1880.
Roughly half of all Zoras ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Zora?
More than half of living Zoras are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Zora an old name?
Not really. Zora is younger than 69 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Zora will be 25 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Zora a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.5% of living Zoras are women.
Names the same age as Zora
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Zora's name twin is Emmie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Emmie's age curve is the closest match to Zora's: 87% alike.
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Questions about the name Zora
How old is the average Zora?
The average Zora in the US is 20 years old. The median is 10, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Zora?
About 5,400 Zoras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 10,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Zora most popular?
In 2019, when about 350 baby girls were named Zora.
Is Zora a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 59% of living Zoras are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this