Norris
Pronunciation: [ n-AWR-ihs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Norris first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 112 babies have been named Norris in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norris is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #70,535 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,535
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Norris
Norris is a girl name .
Is Norris a boy or girl name? Norris is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #70,535 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #6,395. Norris is more commonly used as a boy name.
Norris is currently ranked #70,535 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norris include Nor, Norr, Norry, Norrie, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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