How old is someone named Nora?
The average Nora is 25 years old.
Half of all living Noras are between 6 and 42. The average sits between a large young group and an older one, so many Noras are much younger than 25.
When was Nora popular?
Nora is a comeback name. It was common in the early 1900s, nearly disappeared by mid-century, and has returned, peaking again in 2025.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7,236 | 0 |
| 1910s | 11,173 | 0 |
| 1920s | 12,419 | 200 |
| 1930s | 9,041 | 1,900 |
| 1940s | 9,480 | 5,400 |
| 1950s | 11,603 | 9,000 |
| 1960s | 9,582 | 8,400 |
| 1970s | 5,775 | 5,400 |
| 1980s | 5,584 | 5,400 |
| 1990s | 5,542 | 5,400 |
| 2000s | 10,927 | 11,000 |
| 2010s | 44,088 | 44,000 |
| 2020s | 36,579 | 36,000 |
How many Noras are still alive?
About 130,000 Noras are alive in the US today. That's 68% of the roughly 190,000 babies named Nora since 1880.
Roughly half of all Noras ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Nora?
More than half of living Noras are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Is Nora an old name?
Not really. Nora is younger than 59 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Nora will be 26 in 2056, about the same as today.
Is Nora a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: 99.8% of living Noras are women.
Names the same age as Nora
NAME TWIN
Nora's name twin is Everett. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Everett's age curve is the closest match to Nora's: 95% alike.
Other spellings: Norah (12)
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Questions about the name Nora
How old is the average Nora?
The average Nora in the US is 25 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Nora?
About 130,000 Noras are alive in the US today, out of roughly 190,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Nora most popular?
In 2025, when about 6,400 baby girls were named Nora.
Is Nora a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 55% of living Noras are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this