How Many People Are Named Nora?
187,497
people in the United States are named Nora
1 in 1,786 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#414
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0560%
Of US population
Peak Year
2021
6,276 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
Irish, English, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Dutch, Italian
Pronunciation:
NAWR-ə (English), NO-ra (German)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Short form of HONORA or ELEANOR. Henrik Ibsen used it for a character in his play 'A Doll's House' (1879).
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 51.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
13,079
California
11,387
New York
10,915
Illinois
8,487
Pennsylvania
7,830
Ohio
7,560
Michigan
5,766
North Carolina
5,690
Massachusetts
4,639
Virginia
4,590
💡 Fun Facts About "Nora"
- 6,128 babies were named Nora in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2021
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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