North
Every North since 1885 — 407 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of North
North is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #13,350 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1885, 407 American babies have been named North — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 22 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 North stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
North 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 | 10 | #9,922 | 5 | #13,350 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,880 | 8 | #9,617 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,938 | 13 | #6,794 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10,210 | 11 | #7,601 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,905 | 8 | #9,446 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,660 | 6 | #11,596 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,974 | 7 | #10,501 |
| 2018 | 5 | #17,488 | 9 | #8,632 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,452 |
| 2016 | — | — | 12 | #7,024 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,908 | 10 | #7,885 |
| 2014 | — | — | 13 | #6,531 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,570 |
| 2012 | — | — | 13 | #6,559 |
| 2011 | — | — | 20 | #4,781 |
| 2010 | — | — | 19 | #4,982 |
| 2009 | — | — | 11 | #7,563 |
| 2008 | — | — | 12 | #7,075 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,005 |
| 2006 | — | — | 11 | #7,288 |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | 7 | #9,660 |
| 2003 | — | — | 8 | #8,402 |
| 2002 | — | — | 5 | #11,952 |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | 11 | #6,201 |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 7 | #3,498 |
| 1925 | — | — | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — | 5 | #4,774 |
| 1915 | — | — | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 6 | #906 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name North in 2025?
North ranked #13,350 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named North?
407 babies have been named North in the United States since 1885, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name North most popular?
North peaked in 2023, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is North a boy or girl name?
North is used for both: about 18% of babies named North have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name North rising or falling?
North is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.