Norris Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-iss / /ˈnɔːrɪs/English; Irish
Meaning
English: north; Irish: from the north
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Norris has English origins, derived from the Old French 'Norrice', meaning 'northern'. It was originally a surname before becoming a given name. In Ireland, it is associated with the Gaelic name 'O'Noir', meaning 'descendant of Noir'. The name has been used in various cultural contexts, often reflecting geographic origins.
Trend Summary
The name Norris has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Norys
International Variants
- Norrice (English)
- Norris (Irish)
Famous people named Norris
Norris McWhirter was a British author and co-founder of the Guinness World Records.
Norris G. Haynes was an American politician who served in the Virginia House of Delegates.
Norris M. Haynes was an American civil rights activist and educator.
Fictional characters named Norris
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norris was first seen in the United States in 1880. Norris has ranked as high as #624 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, and Mississippi. In the past 5 years the name Norris has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norris (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 12 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 10 |
| 1883 | 11 |
| 1884 | 18 |
| 1885 | 12 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 8 |
| 1888 | 14 |
| 1889 | 12 |
| 1890 | 16 |
| 1891 | 13 |
| 1892 | 14 |
| 1893 | 15 |
| 1894 | 13 |
| 1895 | 14 |
| 1896 | 13 |
| 1897 | 19 |
| 1898 | 14 |
| 1899 | 15 |
| 1900 | 18 |
| 1901 | 17 |
| 1902 | 14 |
| 1903 | 14 |
| 1904 | 25 |
| 1905 | 12 |
| 1906 | 26 |
| 1907 | 28 |
| 1908 | 39 |
| 1909 | 40 |
| 1910 | 48 |
| 1911 | 47 |
| 1912 | 104 |
| 1913 | 119 |
| 1914 | 150 |
| 1915 | 184 |
| 1916 | 203 |
| 1917 | 183 |
| 1918 | 226 |
| 1919 | 200 |
| 1920 | 228 |
| 1921 | 290 |
| 1922 | 260 |
| 1923 | 267 |
| 1924 | 308 |
| 1925 | 281 |
| 1926 | 230 |
| 1927 | 260 |
| 1928 | 234 |
| 1929 | 230 |
| 1930 | 228 |
| 1931 | 264 |
| 1932 | 256 |
| 1933 | 251 |
| 1934 | 241 |
| 1935 | 266 |
| 1936 | 248 |
| 1937 | 232 |
| 1938 | 252 |
| 1939 | 202 |
| 1940 | 205 |
| 1941 | 219 |
| 1942 | 225 |
| 1943 | 240 |
| 1944 | 208 |
| 1945 | 215 |
| 1946 | 241 |
| 1947 | 251 |
| 1948 | 233 |
| 1949 | 239 |
| 1950 | 244 |
| 1951 | 254 |
| 1952 | 286 |
| 1953 | 291 |
| 1954 | 244 |
| 1955 | 288 |
| 1956 | 284 |
| 1957 | 267 |
| 1958 | 227 |
| 1959 | 235 |
| 1960 | 246 |
| 1961 | 251 |
| 1962 | 221 |
| 1963 | 188 |
| 1964 | 159 |
| 1965 | 154 |
| 1966 | 116 |
| 1967 | 129 |
| 1968 | 122 |
| 1969 | 124 |
| 1970 | 112 |
| 1971 | 135 |
| 1972 | 94 |
| 1973 | 96 |
| 1974 | 92 |
| 1975 | 91 |
| 1976 | 76 |
| 1977 | 86 |
| 1978 | 92 |
| 1979 | 88 |
| 1980 | 81 |
| 1981 | 78 |
| 1982 | 71 |
| 1983 | 85 |
| 1984 | 77 |
| 1985 | 71 |
| 1986 | 70 |
| 1987 | 71 |
| 1988 | 82 |
| 1989 | 69 |
| 1990 | 69 |
| 1991 | 57 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 62 |
| 1994 | 52 |
| 1995 | 42 |
| 1996 | 44 |
| 1997 | 42 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 34 |
| 2000 | 33 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 27 |
| 2003 | 30 |
| 2004 | 36 |
| 2005 | 24 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 17 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 22 |
| 2012 | 25 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 35 |
| 2015 | 21 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 34 |
| 2018 | 24 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 19 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 28 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 14 |