FIRST NAME
Nora
Nora is the 238th most common female first name in the United States, recorded for 118,858 women and girls in the latest Census. It is also given to 286 men and boys.
AS A FEMALE NAME · #238 TODAY
1990 CENSUS
181,558
living · #266
2020 CENSUS
118,858
living · #238
BABIES NAMED NORA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20256K
As a female name, Nora peaked in 2025, when 6,380 babies were named Nora (the #20 female name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)
AS A MALE NAME · #12,644 TODAY
2020 CENSUS
286
living · #12,644
BABIES NAMED NORA BY BIRTH YEAR · 1880–2025
20256
As a male name, Nora peaked in 1920, when 17 babies were named Nora (the #2026 male name that year).
SOURCE: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (US BIRTHS)