Noris
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,738 in 1933
0 babies were named Noris in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1921–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryNoris first shows up in US birth records in 1921, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 104 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1933, when it reached #2,738.
About the name Noris
Noris is a boy name of English and French origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ris”. US birth records list Noris for boys from 1921 to 1985, in 13 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1933, when it ranked #2,738 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1985, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 4.4 | 227,273 boys |
| 1930s | 1.3 | 775,194 boys |
| 1940s | 0.4 | 2,439,024 boys |
| 1950s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 1980s | 0.5 | 1,875,000 boys |
Other spellings of Noris
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Noris
What is the origin of the name Noris?
Noris has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Noris a boy or girl name?
Noris is a boy name.
How popular is the name Noris?
Noris is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1985. It peaked at #2,738 in 1933.