North
Meaningnorth · English
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #8,597 in 2019
10 babies were named North in the US in 2025. It has climbed 3,996 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2015–2025
US births per million boys, 1885–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about North you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named North, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your North would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNorth first shows up in US birth records in 1885, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 140 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #8,597.
- New on the sceneNorth wasn't given to enough babies to be counted in 2000. It only took off after 2015.
- TrendNorth has climbed 3,996 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Boy or girlNorth is given to both boys and girls: 67% of the 15 babies named North in 2025 were girls. That makes it one of the names that truly works for either.
- MeaningIn English, North means “north”.
About the name North
North is a gender-neutral name of English origin meaning “north”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with N and ending in “-rth”. US birth records list North for girls from 2015 to 2025, in 9 of those 11 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #8,597 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies. Of the 15 US babies named North in 2025, 67% were girls and 33% were boys.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2.7 | 373,134 girls |
| 2020s | 5.2 | 191,083 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 | 89,767 boys |
| 1910s | 0.5 | 2,040,816 boys |
| 1920s | 1.4 | 735,294 boys |
| 1930s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 boys |
| 1990s | 1.7 | 578,035 boys |
| 2000s | 3.7 | 268,097 boys |
| 2010s | 7.5 | 133,690 boys |
| 2020s | 4.9 | 203,390 boys |
More English names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- 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
Questions about the name North
What does the name North mean?
North means “north” in English.
What is the origin of the name North?
North has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Oliver.
Is North a boy or girl name?
Both. North is used for boys and girls: in 2025, 67% of US babies named North were girls.
How popular is the name North?
North ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#8,597).