How Many People Are Named Nour?

Complete statistics for the name Nour: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Nour
Very Rare
Arabic

Nour means 'light' in Arabic, making it a name rich with symbolism. Only 1 in 100,625 Americans are named Nour, highlighting its very rare status among female names. The majority of people named Nour are under 30, indicating it's a genuinely modern choice.

~888
Living in US
1 in 373,254
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Hopeful Inspiring Radiant
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

59,038
Worldwide Bearers
#689
Global Rank
🇱🇧 Lebanon
13,363
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
10,273
🇱🇾 Libya
6,427
🇹🇩 Chad
5,684
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
3,391
🇹🇳 Tunisia
3,215
🇪🇸 Spain
3,056
🇫🇷 France
2,540
🇴🇲 Oman
1,793
🇸🇴 Somalia
1,157

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
568 (17%)
♀ Female
2,712 (83%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
2,895
Would be under 30 (87%)
419
Would be 30–60 (13%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 3,314 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: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
94
Classic Feel
21
Modern Appeal
99
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Nour Through the Generations

Nour's journey through the generations shows a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2008 with 137 births. Today, there are approximately 3,279 people named Nour living in the United States, with most under the age of 30. This young demographic suggests Nour is favored by parents seeking a contemporary name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Michigan 363
California 334
New York 294
Texas 177
New Jersey 139
Florida 121
Illinois 79
Virginia 71
Massachusetts 69
Ohio 44

✨ Similar Names to Nour

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nour's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nour

How Many People Have the Name Nour?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 888 people in the United States currently share the name Nour. That works out to roughly 1 in every 373,254 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nour a Common or Rare Name?

Nour 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 Nour Mean?

Nour means "light" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Nour in SSA data, approximately 17% are male and 83% are female.

When Was Nour Most Popular?

The name Nour reached peak popularity in 2008, with 137 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Nour?

Approximately 888 people named Nour live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 888. That works out to roughly 1 in 373,254 Americans.

Is Nour a rare name?

Nour is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 373,254 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nour mean?

Nour means "light" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nour more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 17% of people named Nour are male and 83% are female.

When was Nour most popular?

Nour peaked in 2008 with 137 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US888
All-Time Births888
1 in X1 in 373,254
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2008
World Rank#689
Male %17%
Female %83%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.