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North

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Meaning of North: English: 'of the north'

North is a boy's name most strongly associated with English naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5783rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#5783

15 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

407

First recorded 1885 · peak 2023

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 0 babies1982: 0 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 0 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 0 babies1987: 0 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 0 babies19901991: 0 babies1992: 0 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 0 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 13 babies1998: 6 babies1999: 7 babies2000: 11 babies20002001: 0 babies2002: 5 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 7 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 11 babies2007: 10 babies2008: 12 babies2009: 11 babies2010: 19 babies20102011: 20 babies2012: 13 babies2013: 21 babies2014: 13 babies2015: 16 babies2016: 12 babies2017: 17 babies2018: 14 babies2019: 19 babies2020: 12 babies20202021: 16 babies2022: 21 babies2023: 22 babies2024: 16 babies2025: 15 babies
US babies named North per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 22.

Gender split

82% boys · 18% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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