Nora is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #11617 in 2025 with 6 recorded births. This places Nora in the bottom 17% of ranked US boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 7 births ranking #10429. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 284,679 boys born was named Nora. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Nora is a timeless short name with more than one classic route behind it. It is often linked either to honour through Honora or to the wider Eleanor family.
The name has had repeated waves of popularity because it feels simple, warm, and easy to picture at any age. Its old-fashioned charm has translated especially well into the modern era.