Norris
Norris is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Northerner or nurse.
Origin and history
Norris originated as an Anglo-Norman surname referring to someone living in or coming from the north, or occasionally derived from Old French meaning 'nurse'. It gained steady popularity as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States. Today, it remains a traditional choice with distinct vintage surname appeal.
Popularity in the United States
16,456 babies in the United States have been named Norris since 1880. It ranks #918 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.6 %)
- LA (10 %)
- GA (9.1 %)
- NC (7.3 %)
- MS (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 120 |
| 1890-1900 | 146 |
| 1900-1910 | 233 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,464 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,588 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,439 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,277 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,620 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,710 |
| 1970-1980 | 962 |
| 1980-1990 | 755 |
| 1990-2000 | 500 |
| 2000-2010 | 284 |
| 2010-2019 | 247 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Norris
- Norris Cole: Basketball Player
- Norris Wright Cuney: Politician, Civil Rights Leader
Fun facts
- The name originally referred either to someone from the north or to a nurse/caregiver ('norrice' in Old French).
- Norris ranked inside the top 500 male given names in the United States throughout much of the early 20th century.