The Most Popular Norwegian Baby Names in 2020.

Most common male names in norway. As one of the Scandinavian nations it currently has a population of over 5 million people. Most popular names for male newborns in Norway 1998. Thats because before 1923 the most common last names in Norway ended in -son -sen -dotter or -datter which mean son of or daughter of and changed with each generation.

The data come from Statistics Norway Statistisk sentralbyrå. Nora remains popular for girls. The number to the left of the names shows the relative popularity.

Published by Statista Research Department Jan 25 2021. 422 baby boys were given the name in 2020. Find out more in the annual name statistics below.

SSB Statistisk sentralbyrå Series. Other unique choices found in the Norwegian Top 50 with crossover potential include Linnea Sigrid Emil and Iver. From 1880 to 1920 Anna was the dominant female name while Ole and Johan were the most common male names in Norway.

Popular Names in Norway 2011 top 100 Information from Statistics NorwayThis data is based on the names and birth dates of current residents. Names in bold occurred at least 20 000 times in the 2008 population. Bjørn ON bjǫrn bear.

But Carls daughter Anna might be Anna Carlsdotter. Per short form of Peter. During mid-century the trend was characterized by typical Norwegian names like Gerd and Kjell while the 80s were marked by American names.