Noboru
Every Noboru since 1912 — 484 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noboru
Noboru is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1912, 484 American babies have been named Noboru. Its peak came in 1920, when 34 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Noboru stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noboru year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1945 | 5 | #3,641 |
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| 1930 | 22 | #1,590 |
| 1925 | 22 | #1,663 |
| 1920 | 34 | #1,246 |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,541 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Noboru
- Noboru Takeshita Politician · 1924–2000
- Noboru Terada Athlete · 1917–1986
- Noboru Kohara Soccer player · b. 1983
- Noboru Nakayama Soccer player · b. 1987
- Noboru Shimura Soccer player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Noboru in 2025?
Noboru did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Noboru?
484 babies have been named Noboru in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noboru most popular?
Noboru peaked in 1920, when 34 newborns received the name.
Is Noboru a boy or girl name?
Noboru is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Noboru rising or falling?
Noboru has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Noboru?
Well-known people named Noboru include Noboru Takeshita (politician), Noboru Terada (athlete), Noboru Kohara (soccer player).