Total births
45
Boys' name · since 1921
Northern
45 babies named Northern 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.
- 45
- total births
- 1921–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
45 boys have been named Northern since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Northern has been recorded 45 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 1955.
- 45 total births
- 1921–1955 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
45 boys have been named Northern since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1955.
- 45
- total births
- 1921–1955
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Northern was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
8 babies were named Northern in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Northern's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Northern's SSA record in two at 1934 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1923, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1921 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Northern at a glance
Last recorded 1955Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Northern popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1955
- Peak year (1921)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Northern by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Northern's strongest decade.
19 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Northern births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
19 births
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 19 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Northern? ▼
45 babies have been named Northern since 1921. It was last recorded in 1955. The peak year was 1921 with 8 births.
When was Northern most popular? ▼
Northern was most popular in the 1920s decade with 19 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Northern been used? ▼
Records for Northern go back to 1921, giving 35 years of history through 1955.
What names are similar to Northern? ▼
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 Northern's data
- Northern's decade-level peak was the 1920s (19 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1950s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Northern
Nearby Names Like Northern
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Northern
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 Northern side by side: Northern vs Norman Northern vs Norbert Northern 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, 1921–1955 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Northern: Baby Name Since 1921 - 45 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/northern. 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 Northern 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.