Most Popular Baby Names in Norway

Norwegian naming trends reflect a mix of Old Norse revival and modern Scandinavian style. Classic names like Nora and Emil remain perennial favorites alongside newer international influences.

Top 30 Boy Names

1. Jakob

2. Emil

3. Noah

4. Oliver

5. Filip

6. William

7. Lucas

8. Liam

9. Henrik

10. Oskar

11. Aksel

12. Teodor

13. Elias

14. Isak

15. Magnus

16. Kasper

17. Sander

18. Mathias

19. Jonas

20. Tobias

21. Adrian

22. Odin

23. Erik

24. Birk

25. Iver

26. Mikkel

27. Nicolai

28. Sebastian

29. Olav

30. Leander

Top 30 Girl Names

1. Nora

2. Emma

3. Ella

4. Olivia

5. Sofie

6. Ingrid

7. Frida

8. Sara

9. Leah

10. Maja

11. Astrid

12. Thea

13. Amalie

14. Emilie

15. Ada

16. Selma

17. Mia

18. Live

19. Alma

20. Jenny

21. Hedda

22. Sigrid

23. Tuva

24. Agnes

25. Lilly

26. Aurora

27. Vilde

28. Andrea

29. Ida

30. Tiril

Naming Rules in Norway

Norway's Name Act allows broad freedom but prohibits names that could be a significant disadvantage to the bearer. Surnames cannot be used as first names unless they have an established tradition as given names. The name must be registered within six months of birth.

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Last updated: April 2026. Name popularity based on recent official statistics. This page is for informational purposes only.