Norah
Peaked at #137 nationally in 2017, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Norah has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Norah — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#137
in 2017
Current rank
#223
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Norah reached its peak popularity for girls in 2017, ranking #137 nationally with 2,156 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #163 (2014) to #223 (2024) — a 27% drop.
As of 2024, Norah ranks #223 nationally for girls, with 1,374 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #223 | 1,374 |
| 2023 | #201 | 1,487 |
| 2022 | #192 | 1,536 |
| 2021 | #160 | 1,790 |
| 2020 | #152 | 1,810 |
| 2019 | #144 | 1,974 |
| 2018 | #140 | 2,013 |
| 2017 | #137 | 2,156 |
Norah — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#2494
in 1933
Last ranked
#10941
in 2004
Years tracked
21
1919–2004
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1919, Norah reached its peak popularity for boys in 1933, ranking #2494 nationally with 10 babies given the name that year.
Norah hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 2004, when it stood at #10941.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #10,941 | 6 |
| 1955 | #3,773 | 6 |
| 1953 | #4,197 | 5 |
| 1952 | #3,626 | 6 |
| 1950 | #4,048 | 5 |
| 1949 | #4,069 | 5 |
| 1948 | #3,225 | 7 |
| 1946 | #3,872 | 5 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Norah most popular?
Norah was most popular in 2017, when it ranked #137 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Norah becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Norah?
At least 32,790 babies have been recorded with the name Norah in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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