Norah
girl name#262 in 2025Norah entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #136 in 2017, ranks #262 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#262
rank today
#136
peak (2017)
1,191
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #628 |
| 1890s | #823 |
| 1900s | #1178 |
| 1910s | #1631 |
| 1920s | #2024 |
| 1930s | #2389 |
| 1940s | #2021 |
| 1950s | #2345 |
| 1960s | #2758 |
| 1970s | #3081 |
| 1980s | #2884 |
| 1990s | #3291 |
| 2000s | #1061 |
| 2010s | #186 |
| 2020s | #198 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Norah has been most popular in CA, TX, OH.
Living bearers
About 32,500 people named Norah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norah is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Norah in 2025?
- Norah ranks #262 among US girl names in 2025, with 1,191 babies given the name.
- When was the name Norah most popular?
- Norah peaked in 2017, reaching #136 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Norah with classmates?
- Norah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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