Girl · #1,999 in 2026

Norrita

Current Rank
#1,999
Peak Rank
#1,999 (1937)
Total Babies
16
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1937
First Year
1937
Last Year
1937
Peak Year
#1999
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Norrita

Norrita first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1937, with 16 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 16 Norritas were born — ranking #1,999 that year. As of 2026, Norrita ranks #1,999 for baby girls with 16 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Norritas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Norrita

Phonetically similar names — useful when Norrita is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Norrita

What does the name Norrita mean?
Norrita is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1937. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Norrita in 2026?
In 2026, Norrita ranks #1,999 among girls' names in the U.S., with 16 babies given the name that year.
When was Norrita most popular?
Norrita reached its peak popularity in 1937, ranking #1,999 that year with 16 babies given the name.
Is Norrita a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Norrita is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Norrita?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Norrita include Pearlena, Charletta, Shelvey. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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Pearlena
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Charletta
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Shelvey
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Radiah
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Alyza
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Goldy
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Rolonda
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About the name Norrita

Norrita is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1937 and has accumulated 16 births in the dataset. Norrita's peak popularity came in 1937 when it ranked #1,999. Use the chart and map above to compare Norrita's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.