Nori
Every Nori since 1950 — 3,272 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nori
Nori is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,196 in 2025 with 193 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 3,272 American babies have been named Nori — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 322 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Nori stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nori year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 193 | #1,196 | 31 | #3,632 |
| 2024 | 251 | #1,016 | 21 | #4,830 |
| 2023 | 298 | #898 | 24 | #4,429 |
| 2022 | 290 | #933 | 24 | #4,400 |
| 2021 | 252 | #1,014 | 23 | #4,455 |
| 2020 | 198 | #1,176 | 30 | #3,628 |
| 2019 | 249 | #1,035 | 19 | #5,102 |
| 2018 | 161 | #1,398 | 16 | #5,713 |
| 2017 | 153 | #1,472 | 11 | #7,410 |
| 2016 | 168 | #1,392 | 13 | #6,610 |
| 2015 | 134 | #1,605 | 9 | #8,522 |
| 2014 | 102 | #1,966 | 13 | #6,530 |
| 2013 | 29 | #4,853 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,241 | — | — |
| 2011 | 18 | #7,046 | — | — |
| 2010 | 15 | #8,189 | — | — |
| 2009 | 20 | #6,748 | — | — |
| 2008 | 12 | #9,928 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,654 | — | — |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,763 | 5 | #13,455 |
| 2005 | 8 | #12,706 | — | — |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,733 | — | — |
| 2003 | 11 | #9,534 | — | — |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,314 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,775 | 5 | #11,813 |
| 2000 | 10 | #9,689 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #12,450 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,083 | — | — |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,782 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,843 | — | — |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,689 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,164 | — | — |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,637 | — | — |
| 1955 | 12 | #3,520 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #5,127 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nori in 2025?
Nori ranked #1,196 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 193 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nori?
3,272 babies have been named Nori in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nori most popular?
Nori peaked in 2023, when 322 newborns received the name.
Is Nori a boy or girl name?
Nori is used for both: about 93% of babies named Nori have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Nori rising or falling?
Nori is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.