Norm Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNORM / nɔrmLatin; Germanic
Meaning
Latin: 'norm'; Germanic: 'north man'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Norm is derived from the Latin word 'norma', meaning 'standard' or 'pattern'. It gained popularity as a short form of Norman, which refers to people from the north, particularly the Norsemen. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with strength and reliability.
Trend Summary
The name Norm has seen a decline in popularity in the United States over recent decades.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norm was first seen in the United States in 1935. Norm has ranked as high as #1086 nationally, which occurred in 1958, and has been most popular in California, Michigan, Ohio, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Norm has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norm (1962)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1935 | 5 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 10 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 15 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 15 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 17 |
| 1946 | 21 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1948 | 9 |
| 1949 | 16 |
| 1950 | 13 |
| 1951 | 9 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 22 |
| 1954 | 12 |
| 1955 | 20 |
| 1956 | 18 |
| 1957 | 33 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 29 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 28 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 8 |