Total births
12
Boys' name · since 1921
Nord
12 babies named Nord in U.S. Social Security records since 1921, with the highest year being 1921. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 12
- total births
- 1921–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Nord is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 12 have been recorded since 1921.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nord has been recorded 12 times among boys since 1921, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1947.
- 12 total births
- 1921–1947 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
12 boys have been named Nord since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1947.
- 12
- total births
- 1921–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Nord was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
6 babies were named Nord in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Nord's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nord's SSA record in two at 1947 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 6 births recorded.
Nord at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Nord popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1947
- Peak year (1921)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 27 years of records
Nord by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Nord's strongest decade.
6 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Nord births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 1940s
1940s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 6 births (50% of all-time use).
Nord by state
Where Nord concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Utah | | 5 | 41.7% |
Utah share of Nord's total US births 41.7%
5 of 12 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nord? ▼
12 babies have been named Nord since 1921. It was last recorded in 1947. The peak year was 1921 with 6 births.
When was Nord most popular? ▼
Nord was most popular in the 1920s decade with 6 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Where is Nord most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nord are Utah (5 births).
How long has the name Nord been used? ▼
Nord has been recorded in Social Security data since 1921, spanning 27 years of data through 1947.
What names are similar to Nord? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norman, Norbert, Norris, Normand, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Nord's data
- Nord's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (6 total births) through the 1940s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Utah records the most Nords (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Utah names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nord
Nearby Names Like Nord
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nord
Norman Boy
#1308 253,160 births
Norbert Boy
#6211 20,379 births
Norris Boy
#6202 16,456 births
Normand Boy
5,831 births
Norberto Boy
#4222 4,924 births
Compare Nord side by side: Nord vs Norman Nord vs Norbert Nord vs Norris
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1921–1947 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nord: Baby Name Since 1921 - 12 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nord. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nord draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.