Norris
boy name#5861 in 2025Norris entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #330 in 1924, ranks #5861 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#5861
rank today
#330
peak (1924)
15
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #554 |
| 1890s | #521 |
| 1900s | #495 |
| 1910s | #396 |
| 1920s | #368 |
| 1930s | #353 |
| 1940s | #413 |
| 1950s | #452 |
| 1960s | #608 |
| 1970s | #853 |
| 1980s | #1087 |
| 1990s | #1843 |
| 2000s | #3548 |
| 2010s | #4198 |
| 2020s | #5229 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Norris has been most popular in TX, CA, TN.
Living bearers
About 7,600 people named Norris are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norris alive today was born around 1945, making them about 80 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Norris in 2025?
- Norris ranks #5861 among US boy names in 2025, with 15 babies given the name.
- When was the name Norris most popular?
- Norris peaked in 1924, reaching #330 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Norris with classmates?
- Norris will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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