How Many People Are Named Nori?
Complete statistics for the name Nori: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Nori means 'pearl' in Japanese, making it both beautiful and rare. Only 1 in 110,197 Americans have this name, with around 2,995 people named Nori living today. The name peaked in 2023 with 320 births, showing its rising popularity.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents intuition, insight, and spiritual enlightenment.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 13All 3,046 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Nori Through the Generations
People named Nori are predominantly young, with 88% under 30 years old, indicating it's a modern, newer-generation name. In 2023, the name saw its highest birth rate ever with 320 babies born that year. As of now, there are 2,683 individuals under 30, 201 aged between 30 and 60, and 162 over 60, reflecting its recent surge in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Nori's Japanese roots
📄 About the Name Nori
How Many People Have the Name Nori?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 554 people in the United States currently share the name Nori. That works out to roughly 1 in every 598,284 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Nori a Common or Rare Name?
Nori is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Nori Mean?
Nori means "pearl" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Nori in SSA data, approximately 7% are male and 93% are female.
When Was Nori Most Popular?
The name Nori reached peak popularity in 2023, with 320 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Nori?
Approximately 554 people named Nori live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 554. That works out to roughly 1 in 598,284 Americans.
Is Nori a rare name?
Nori is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 598,284 Americans has this name.
What does the name Nori mean?
Nori means "pearl" and comes from Japanese origins.
Is Nori more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 7% of people named Nori are male and 93% are female.
When was Nori most popular?
Nori peaked in 2023 with 320 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.