Girls name · California
Nora in California
The SSA records 11,879 Nora births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #50 most popular girls name, from 488 births that year.
Popularity over time
Nora in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 6 | #199 |
| 1926 | 26 | #227 |
| 1943 | 42 | #248 |
| 1959 | 140 | #221 |
| 1976 | 71 | #365 |
| 1992 | 82 | #497 |
| 2009 | 101 | #414 |
| 2025 | 488 | #50 |
Nora had its most births in California in 2025, when 488 babies were given the name. Nora's highest rank in California was #50, set in 2025.
Nora started at #199 in 1910 and finished at #50 in 2025 on the girls list in California, with a high of #50 in 2025 and a low of #688 in 2000.
Nationally, Nora's strongest state was North Dakota, where it hit #3 in 2022. See Nora in every state →
How popular is Nora in California?
The SSA records 11,879 Nora births in California, counting years with 5 or more from 1910. In 2025 it stood as the #50 most popular girls name, from 488 births that year.
How many babies are named Nora in California?
In 2025, 488 babies born in California were named Nora.
What is the rank of Nora in California?
Nora's 2025 rank among girls names in California was #50.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.