Nur
Every Nur since 1981 — 863 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Nur
Nur is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,247 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1981, 863 American babies have been named Nur — about 75% girls and 25% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 63 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 Nur stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Nur 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 | 34 | #4,247 | 16 | #5,776 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,742 | 9 | #8,792 |
| 2023 | 52 | #3,172 | 11 | #7,613 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,020 | 6 | #11,906 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,481 | 10 | #7,998 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,625 | 7 | #10,291 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,125 | 8 | #9,501 |
| 2018 | 33 | #4,321 | 11 | #7,479 |
| 2017 | 22 | #5,778 | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,356 | 12 | #7,025 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,347 | 13 | #6,585 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8,381 | 7 | #10,422 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,559 | 6 | #11,762 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11,986 | 6 | #11,852 |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,445 | — | — |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,008 | 5 | #13,712 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,475 | 12 | #7,117 |
| 2008 | 10 | #11,385 | 6 | #12,148 |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,655 | 5 | #13,847 |
| 2006 | 12 | #9,745 | 8 | #9,328 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,808 | — | — |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,306 | 6 | #10,943 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,232 | 8 | #8,403 |
| 2002 | 11 | #9,316 | 8 | #8,232 |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,543 | — | — |
| 2000 | 15 | #7,062 | — | — |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,616 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,175 | — | — |
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Famous people named Nur
- Nur ad-Din Politician · 1116–1174
- Nur Muhammad Taraki Politician · 1917–1979
- Nur Jahan Companion · 1577–1645
- Nur ad-Din al-Bitruji Astronomer · 1200–1204
- Nur Hassan Hussein Politician · 1937–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Nur in 2025?
Nur ranked #4,247 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Nur?
863 babies have been named Nur in the United States since 1981, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Nur most popular?
Nur peaked in 2023, when 63 newborns received the name.
Is Nur a boy or girl name?
Nur is used for both: about 75% of babies named Nur have been girls and 25% boys.
Is the name Nur rising or falling?
Nur is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Nur?
Well-known people named Nur include Nur ad-Din (politician), Nur Muhammad Taraki (politician), Nur Jahan (companion).