Norman Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-muhn / /ˈnɔːrmən/Old French; Germanic
Meaning
Old French: Northman; Germanic: man of the north
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Norman has its roots in the Old French term for 'Northman', referring to the Norsemen who settled in what is now France. It became popular in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066. The name has been associated with various historical figures and has maintained a presence in English-speaking countries over the centuries.
Trend Summary
The name Norman has seen a decline in popularity in the United States since the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Norm
- Normie
International Variants
- Normand (French)
- Norberto (Spanish)
- Norvin (English)
Famous people named Norman
Norman Rockwell was an American painter and illustrator known for his depictions of American culture.
Norman Mailer was an American novelist and journalist, recognized for his influential works in the 20th century.
Norman Schwarzkopf was a United States Army General who played a prominent role in the Gulf War.
Norman Foster is a British architect known for his innovative designs and sustainable architecture.
Fictional characters named Norman
Norman Bates is a character from the film 'Psycho', known for his complex psychological profile.
Norman Osborn is a character from Marvel Comics, famously known as the Green Goblin.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norman was first seen in the United States in 1880. Norman has ranked as high as #81 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Norman has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norman (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
PA | 15 | |
OH | 12 | |
TX | 11 | |
CA | 10 | |
MI | 8 | |
NY | 8 | |
IA | 5 | |
WA | 5 | |
IN | 5 | |
MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 102 |
1881 | 95 |
1882 | 107 |
1883 | 106 |
1884 | 130 |
1885 | 118 |
1886 | 161 |
1887 | 119 |
1888 | 156 |
1889 | 141 |
1890 | 156 |
1891 | 163 |
1892 | 191 |
1893 | 166 |
1894 | 199 |
1895 | 211 |
1896 | 178 |
1897 | 197 |
1898 | 207 |
1899 | 223 |
1900 | 316 |
1901 | 238 |
1902 | 256 |
1903 | 238 |
1904 | 305 |
1905 | 350 |
1906 | 324 |
1907 | 362 |
1908 | 374 |
1909 | 415 |
1910 | 557 |
1911 | 691 |
1912 | 1,367 |
1913 | 1,748 |
1914 | 2,335 |
1915 | 3,262 |
1916 | 3,609 |
1917 | 3,788 |
1918 | 3,867 |
1919 | 3,809 |
1920 | 4,109 |
1921 | 4,479 |
1922 | 4,527 |
1923 | 4,706 |
1924 | 5,045 |
1925 | 4,975 |
1926 | 5,282 |
1927 | 5,494 |
1928 | 5,590 |
1929 | 5,157 |
1930 | 5,289 |
1931 | 5,426 |
1932 | 5,269 |
1933 | 4,957 |
1934 | 4,989 |
1935 | 5,044 |
1936 | 4,645 |
1937 | 4,673 |
1938 | 4,953 |
1939 | 4,742 |
1940 | 4,576 |
1941 | 4,459 |
1942 | 4,683 |
1943 | 4,522 |
1944 | 4,065 |
1945 | 3,726 |
1946 | 4,161 |
1947 | 4,410 |
1948 | 3,894 |
1949 | 3,668 |
1950 | 3,641 |
1951 | 3,729 |
1952 | 3,572 |
1953 | 3,372 |
1954 | 3,417 |
1955 | 3,411 |
1956 | 3,417 |
1957 | 3,340 |
1958 | 3,073 |
1959 | 2,777 |
1960 | 2,699 |
1961 | 2,686 |
1962 | 2,788 |
1963 | 2,479 |
1964 | 2,258 |
1965 | 2,302 |
1966 | 2,171 |
1967 | 1,955 |
1968 | 1,767 |
1969 | 1,648 |
1970 | 1,522 |
1971 | 1,342 |
1972 | 1,172 |
1973 | 986 |
1974 | 1,000 |
1975 | 849 |
1976 | 825 |
1977 | 755 |
1978 | 739 |
1979 | 695 |
1980 | 725 |
1981 | 685 |
1982 | 634 |
1983 | 624 |
1984 | 594 |
1985 | 574 |
1986 | 503 |
1987 | 525 |
1988 | 492 |
1989 | 497 |
1990 | 443 |
1991 | 521 |
1992 | 405 |
1993 | 393 |
1994 | 328 |
1995 | 279 |
1996 | 264 |
1997 | 295 |
1998 | 271 |
1999 | 240 |
2000 | 271 |
2001 | 228 |
2002 | 210 |
2003 | 220 |
2004 | 211 |
2005 | 197 |
2006 | 181 |
2007 | 191 |
2008 | 195 |
2009 | 164 |
2010 | 147 |
2011 | 130 |
2012 | 160 |
2013 | 159 |
2014 | 174 |
2015 | 148 |
2016 | 183 |
2017 | 172 |
2018 | 156 |
2019 | 160 |
2020 | 174 |
2021 | 169 |
2022 | 167 |
2023 | 138 |
2024 | 148 |