Total births
3,028
Unisex name · since 1950
Nori
Nori has 3,028 recorded births since 1950 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2023 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1014
- among girls today
- 3,028
- born since 1950
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
3,028 babies have been named Nori since 1950, making it today's #1014 unisex name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Nori has been recorded 3,028 times among girls since 1950, currently ranked #1014 nationally and more common than 94% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1950 to 2025.
- #1014 among girls today
- 3,028 born since 1950
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Nori is currently the #1014 unisex name in America, more common than 94% of girls - 3,028 born since 1950, peaking in the 2020s.
- #1014
- among girls today
- 3,028
- born since 1950
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other girls
Nori vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1014
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 94% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Nori was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
298 babies were named Nori in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Nori compares
3,028 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nori's all-time total is 8x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nori | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,028 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 298 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nori's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Nori's full recorded timeline at 1989, 89% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 11% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1968, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2023 peak of 298 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Nori at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#1,014
Active since
1950
Nori popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1950–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 298
- Annual births at peak, across 76 years of records
Nori popularity over time - boys
244 total births recorded since 2001 (Nori as boys' name)
Nori by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Nori's strongest decade.
1,482 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Nori births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 85
1950s
85 births
- 1960s 108
1960s
108 births
- 1970s 93
1970s
93 births
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s 43
1990s
43 births
- 2000s 125
2000s
125 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,040 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,482 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,482 births (49% of all-time use).
How Nori compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nori's total volume
Nori vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nori by state
Where Nori concentrates geographically, total births since 1950
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 183 | 6.0% |
| #2 | Georgia | | 183 | 6.0% |
| #3 | Texas | | 183 | 6.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 173 | 5.7% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 153 | 5.1% |
| #6 | Maryland | | 138 | 4.6% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 134 | 4.4% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 117 | 3.9% |
California share of Nori's total US births 6.0%
Even split
183 of 3,028 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 30 reporting states.
Nori appears in 30 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nori? ▼
Since 1950, Social Security records show 3,028 babies named Nori. Today it holds rank #1014 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2023, with 298 births.
When was Nori most popular? ▼
Nori was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,482 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Nori most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nori are California (183 births), Georgia (183 births), Texas (183 births).
Is Nori a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Nori is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 3,028 births, and as a boy's name it has 244 births.
How long has the name Nori been used? ▼
Nori has been recorded in Social Security data since 1950, spanning 76 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Nori? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norma, Nora, Norah, Noreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nori's data
- California records the most Noris (183 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Nori
Nearby Names Like Nori
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nori
Norma Girl
#2559 278,071 births
Nora Girl
#22 193,138 births
Norah Girl
#223 33,869 births
Noreen Girl
#6411 20,108 births
Norine Girl
#15334 5,242 births
Compare Nori side by side: Nori vs Norma Nori vs Nora Nori vs Norah
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Nori
Esperanza #1013
20,849 births · Peak 2000
Kenia #1015
10,216 births · Peak 2016
Betty #1012
1,001,238 births · Peak 1930
Baylee #1016
21,741 births · Peak 1997
Melani #1011
5,912 births · Peak 2020
Brylee #1017
11,164 births · Peak 2011
Savanna #1010
32,974 births · Peak 2006
Tara #1018
175,812 births · Peak 1972
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1950–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nori: #1014 Unisex Name - 3,028 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nori. 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 Nori 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 June 2026.