Nour
Every Nour since 1981 — 3,462 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nour
Nour is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,531 in 2025 with 139 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 3,462 American babies have been named Nour — about 83% girls and 17% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 148 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 Nour stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nour 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 | 139 | #1,531 | 9 | #8,717 |
| 2024 | 108 | #1,864 | 27 | #4,046 |
| 2023 | 106 | #1,885 | 19 | #5,195 |
| 2022 | 105 | #1,915 | 23 | #4,539 |
| 2021 | 101 | #1,953 | 15 | #5,956 |
| 2020 | 83 | #2,189 | 20 | #4,814 |
| 2019 | 86 | #2,165 | 23 | #4,436 |
| 2018 | 87 | #2,174 | 12 | #7,005 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,157 | 21 | #4,698 |
| 2016 | 87 | #2,217 | 14 | #6,257 |
| 2015 | 97 | #2,037 | 22 | #4,508 |
| 2014 | 69 | #2,575 | 15 | #5,917 |
| 2013 | 77 | #2,378 | 15 | #5,843 |
| 2012 | 75 | #2,468 | 12 | #6,918 |
| 2011 | 72 | #2,529 | 21 | #4,618 |
| 2010 | 84 | #2,290 | 21 | #4,638 |
| 2009 | 79 | #2,442 | 21 | #4,700 |
| 2008 | 125 | #1,770 | 12 | #7,076 |
| 2007 | 88 | #2,242 | 28 | #3,766 |
| 2006 | 91 | #2,144 | 18 | #5,003 |
| 2005 | 84 | #2,199 | 16 | #5,210 |
| 2004 | 96 | #1,956 | 24 | #3,826 |
| 2003 | 88 | #2,042 | 21 | #4,072 |
| 2002 | 67 | #2,404 | 13 | #5,639 |
| 2001 | 72 | #2,252 | 19 | #4,243 |
| 2000 | 80 | #2,072 | 19 | #4,168 |
| 1995 | 51 | #2,510 | 11 | #5,410 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,084 | 6 | #7,832 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,084 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nour in 2025?
Nour ranked #1,531 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 139 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nour?
3,462 babies have been named Nour in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nour most popular?
Nour peaked in 2025, when 148 newborns received the name.
Is Nour a boy or girl name?
Nour is used for both: about 83% of babies named Nour have been girls and 17% boys.
Is the name Nour rising or falling?
Nour is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.