US Popularity:8267
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):French, Scottish
Meaning:Northerner
Norris is a boy’s name of English and Scottish origin, inspired by the Old French word norreis, which means “northerner.” Although the name Norris has been around since the Norman Conquest, American martial artist Chuck Norris accounts for its claim to fame. After starring in iconic action films like Breaker! Breaker! and The Way of the Dragon with Bruce Lee, it's no wonder Chuck Norris is one of the most well-known actors out there. Hopefully, your Chuck-inspired champ will pack a punch that’s just as powerful!

Famous People Named Norris

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  • Chuck Norris
    Actor

Norris Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Norris is currently #8267 in U.S. births
Boy:Norris is currently #2814 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#8267
in 2022
+ 2651
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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