Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Norah.
National Rank (2025)
#262
All-Time Peak Rank
#137 (2017)
Total U.S. Births
33,869
Unisex Distribution0.4% Boy / 99.6% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Norah Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Norah
According to SSA data, Norah achieved its highest historical rank of #137 in 2017. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2017 with 2,156 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 41.4%. 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 Norah scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-41.4% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record2,156Births in 2017
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:125
1890s:146
1900s:114
1910s:177
1920s:197
1930s:129
1940s:206
1950s:234
1960s:213
1970s:238
1980s:327
1990s:357
2000s:4,459
2010s:17,744
2020s:9,203
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNo-rah
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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