Norris

Norris is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 14 boys in the United States.

Norris at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Norris

Norris belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Norris first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #330 in 1924, and in 2024 14 babies received the name — 16,441 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Norris in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#330 in 1924
Peak year
1924
Babies named Norris in 2024
14
Total since 1880
16,441

Norris in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#4527 in 2009
Babies named Norris in 2021
3
Total since 1996
6

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Norris mean?

The meaning of Norris is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Norris a boy or girl name?

Norris is a boy name. In 2024, 14 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Norris?

Norris comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Norris?

Norris first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #330 in 1924, and 14 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].