Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nora.
National Rank (2025)
#20
All-Time Peak Rank
#20 (2025)
Total U.S. Births
193,138
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Nora Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nora
According to SSA data, Nora achieved its highest historical rank of #20 in 2025. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2025 with 6,380 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 19.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nora scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Rising
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+19.7% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record6,380Births in 2025
Years in Top 100
39yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:6,521
1890s:8,293
1900s:7,172
1910s:11,063
1920s:12,298
1930s:8,926
1940s:9,405
1950s:11,540
1960s:9,521
1970s:5,770
1980s:5,532
1990s:5,532
2000s:10,922
2010s:44,076
2020s:36,567
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNo-ra
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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