Gender: Male
Origin: English
Meaning: Directional name symbolizing guidance and adventure.
Pronunciation: nɔrθ, /nɔrθ/, N AO R TH
Popularity Rank: #41,471
Originally derived from the Old English word 'norð', meaning 'north'. It is often associated with direction, representing guidance, exploration, and adventure.
The name North is of English origin and means Directional name symbolizing guidance and adventure., From the North. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
North is commonly found in United States of America, United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and 67 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: nɔrθ
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /nɔrθ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: N AO R TH
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
AO: Pronounce as in "thought" (TH AO T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
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At NamesLook, the name North is recorded 774 times globally, ranking it as the 41,471th most common name worldwide.
North is most prevalent in United States of America, with 186 occurrences, making it the 10,720th most popular name in the country.
In United States of America, the name North is found among 1 in every 9726 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #10,720 | 1 : 9,726 |
| United Kingdom | #11,188 | 1 : 12,749 |
| Saudi Arabia | #41,062 | 1 : 68,862 |
| Canada | #8,400 | 1 : 9,898 |
| Malaysia | #27,973 | 1 : 68,641 |
| France | #26,755 | 1 : 48,296 |
| Iraq | #29,928 | 1 : 47,326 |
| Egypt | #57,257 | 1 : 99,739 |
| Turkey | #23,652 | 1 : 47,566 |
| South Africa | #34,972 | 1 : 106,586 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name North from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 16, 2024 06:28 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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