Noor
A unisex given name from Arabic.
Every Noor since 1979 — 9,353 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Noor
Noor is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #659 in 2025 with 435 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 9,353 American babies have been named Noor — about 88% girls and 12% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 478 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Noor stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Noor year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 435 | #659 | 43 | #2,917 |
| 2024 | 395 | #711 | 38 | #3,200 |
| 2023 | 356 | #793 | 46 | #2,789 |
| 2022 | 368 | #774 | 54 | #2,549 |
| 2021 | 321 | #854 | 42 | #2,954 |
| 2020 | 301 | #887 | 35 | #3,250 |
| 2019 | 284 | #932 | 35 | #3,319 |
| 2018 | 317 | #855 | 41 | #2,925 |
| 2017 | 313 | #876 | 37 | #3,176 |
| 2016 | 308 | #903 | 33 | #3,414 |
| 2015 | 273 | #991 | 41 | #2,902 |
| 2014 | 256 | #1,022 | 24 | #4,226 |
| 2013 | 231 | #1,072 | 20 | #4,753 |
| 2012 | 220 | #1,124 | 26 | #3,975 |
| 2011 | 241 | #1,034 | 28 | #3,762 |
| 2010 | 230 | #1,087 | 37 | #3,117 |
| 2009 | 223 | #1,139 | 29 | #3,699 |
| 2008 | 238 | #1,094 | 30 | #3,626 |
| 2007 | 205 | #1,223 | 41 | #2,909 |
| 2006 | 227 | #1,105 | 32 | #3,360 |
| 2005 | 203 | #1,148 | 45 | #2,518 |
| 2004 | 202 | #1,134 | 22 | #4,096 |
| 2003 | 212 | #1,061 | 22 | #3,934 |
| 2002 | 203 | #1,055 | 25 | #3,531 |
| 2001 | 209 | #1,033 | 25 | #3,483 |
| 2000 | 202 | #1,041 | 15 | #4,978 |
| 1995 | 94 | #1,603 | 17 | #3,804 |
| 1990 | 54 | #2,335 | 12 | #4,593 |
| 1985 | 29 | #3,145 | 7 | #5,582 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,780 | 6 | #6,023 |
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Famous people named Noor
- Noor Inayat Khan Writer · 1914–1944
- Noor Jehan Actor · 1926–2000
- Noor Hassanali Politician · 1918–2006
- Noor Sabri Soccer player · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Noor mean?
A unisex given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Noor in 2025?
Noor ranked #659 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 435 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Noor?
9,353 babies have been named Noor in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Noor most popular?
Noor peaked in 2025, when 478 newborns received the name.
Is Noor a boy or girl name?
Noor is used for both: about 88% of babies named Noor have been girls and 12% boys.
Is the name Noor rising or falling?
Noor is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Noor?
Well-known people named Noor include Noor Inayat Khan (writer), Noor Jehan (actor), Noor Hassanali (politician).