How popular is the name Norah in 2025?

Norah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Norah most popular?

Norah peaked in 1933, reaching #2368 among US boy names.

Norah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Norah entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2368 in 1933, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2368

peak (1933)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Norah are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Norah alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Norah in 2025?: Norah is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Norah most popular?: Norah peaked in 1933, reaching #2368 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Norah with classmates?: Norah will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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