North

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Pronounced NORTH /ˈnɔːrθ/High

Meaning: North is an English word name from the compass direction 'north.' It is unisex and gained note as a celebrity baby name; used here for a girl, we flag its word-name, unisex nature.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: North is the compass direction, unisex (said 'NORTH'). We note the word-name, cross-use.

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MeaningNorth is an English word name from the compass direction 'north.' It is unisex and gained note as a celebrity baby name; used here for a girl, we flag its word-name, unisex nature.

U.S. rank (2025)#9922 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

North is an English word name from the direction 'north,' popularized as a modern, gender-neutral choice. It is unisex — used here for a girl — which we note. Crisp, bold, and directional (said 'NORTH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely for girls and is used for boys too. Rare, unisex, and word-style.

Did you know? North is a word name straight from the compass — plainspoken and modern. It is unisex and drew attention as a celebrity baby name; used here for a girl, which we note (said 'NORTH').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — North — English word name; direction; unisex

Variations

NortheNordaNorther

Nicknames

NorNori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name North mean?

North is an English word name from the compass direction 'north.' It is unisex, which we note.

How do you pronounce North?

It's said NORTH /ˈnɔːrθ/ — one syllable.

Is North a boy or girl name?

North is unisex; used here for a girl, though it is also used for boys — we note the cross-use.

How popular is North?

North is a rare name in the U.S. and used for both girls and boys.