Northern Name Popularity and Statistics
Northern is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Northern?
Northern is spelled N-O-R-T-H-E-R-N. The name has 8 letters.
Northern Popularity in 1955
Rank#3,886
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 218 places to #3,886 and recorded the same number of births compared with 1948.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Northern Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1921 through 1955. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Boys | 5 | #3,886 |
| 1948 | Boys | 5 | #3,668 |
| 1944 | Boys | 5 | #3,430 |
| 1934 | Boys | 5 | #3,679 |
| 1932 | Boys | 6 | #3,361 |
| 1923 | Boys | 5 | #4,239 |
| 1922 | Boys | 6 | #3,872 |
| 1921 | Boys | 8 | #3,214 |
When Was Northern Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #3,214
1932 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,361
1922 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #3,872
1955 · Boys
5 recorded births
National rank #3,886