North
Pronunciation: [ n-AWRTH ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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North first appeared in US Social Security records in 2015.
Over 64 babies have been named North in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, North is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #14,054 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #14,054
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name North
North is a girl name .
Is North a boy or girl name? North is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #14,054 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #13,931. North is more commonly used as a boy name.
North is currently ranked #14,054 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for North include Nor, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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