unisex name
Nor
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 3
- Births on record 124
Nor is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 83% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nor over time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2023, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 2000s | 25 |
| 2010s | 25 |
| 2020s (to 2023) | 10 |
How popular is Nor?
In 2023, Nor was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Nor is used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Nor
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Nor also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nor over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Nor
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Nor — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Nor
How popular is the name Nor?
In 2023, Nor was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Nor a girl's or a boy's name?
Nor is used for both girls and boys. About 83% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Nor?
Nor has 1 syllable.
When was Nor most popular?
Nor peaked in 2008, when 10 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.