Norita
A feminine Japanese name combining "nori" meaning law and "ta" representing virtue.
Name Census estimates that about 338 living Americans carry the first name Norita. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Norita today is around 73 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Norita births was 1937 (155 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Norita. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Norita is about 73 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Noritas were born before 1963.
People living today
338
~ 1 in 1,014,066 Americans
Peak year
1937
155 babies that year
Average age
73
years old
1993 SSA rank
#15,089
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Norita: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Norita from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 357 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1930s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Norita by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Norita during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Noritas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 12 states and territories. Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota recorded the most babies named Norita, while West Virginia, Oregon, Kentucky recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 15 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Norita
Norita is a feminine given name with Japanese origins. Its roots can be traced back to the Japanese words "nori," meaning "principle" or "law," and "ta," a possessive particle indicating ownership or association. Together, these components suggest a meaning of "one who adheres to principles" or "one governed by law."
The earliest known instances of the name Norita date back to the Kamakura period in Japan, which spanned from 1185 to 1333 CE. During this era, the name was likely bestowed upon individuals who were respected for their adherence to societal norms, ethical values, or legal codes.
Historical records from the Muromachi period (1336–1573 CE) mention a revered Buddhist monk named Norita Shingen, who played a significant role in the propagation of Zen Buddhism throughout Japan. His teachings and writings had a profound impact on the spiritual and philosophical landscape of the time.
In the Edo period (1603–1868 CE), the name Norita gained prominence among the samurai class, as it embodied the ideals of honor, discipline, and adherence to the warrior code. One notable figure from this era was Norita Masahiro, a skilled swordsman and martial arts instructor who taught the art of kenjutsu (Japanese swordsmanship) to members of the shogunate's elite guard.
During the Meiji era (1868–1912 CE), a prominent Japanese scholar and educator named Norita Kaoru made significant contributions to the modernization of Japan's education system. Her progressive ideas and advocacy for women's education had a lasting impact on the societal fabric of the time.
Another remarkable figure in Japanese history was Norita Hiroko, a pioneering feminist and social activist born in 1907. She dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights, gender equality, and the abolition of discriminatory practices against women in Japanese society.
Throughout its history, the name Norita has been associated with individuals who exemplified values such as integrity, discipline, and a commitment to upholding principles. While its usage may have evolved over time, the name continues to carry a sense of cultural significance and respect within Japanese communities.
People
Norita + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Norita as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Norita: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Norita?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 338 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Norita going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,014,066 US residents.
Is Norita a common name?
We classify Norita as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 799 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Norita most popular?
The single biggest year for Norita was 1937, when 155 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Norita is about 73 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Norita a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Norita in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.