Normand Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: NOR-mand /ˈnɔːr.mænd/

Origin: French; Germanic

Meaning: French: 'from the north'; Germanic: 'man from the north'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Normand has its roots in the Old Norse name "Normandr," which is derived from the elements "norðr" meaning "north" and "maður" meaning "man." This name originally referred to the Norsemen or Vikings, who were known as the people from the north. The term was adopted into Old French as "Normand," which referred specifically to the inhabitants of Normandy, a region in northern France that was settled by the Vikings in the 9th and 10th centuries.

The transition into English occurred through the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, when many Norman names entered the English lexicon, including Normand. Historically, the name Normand has been associated with several notable figures and events.

One significant milestone is the establishment of Normandy itself, which became a powerful duchy in the medieval period. The name is also linked to the Norman Conquest, which had profound effects on English culture, language, and governance.

In the centuries that followed, the name Normand appeared in various forms in historical records, often associated with nobility and landowners in England and France. Culturally, the name Normand carries connotations of strength and heritage, reflecting the Viking legacy of exploration and settlement.

The name has been used in literature and historical texts, symbolizing the enduring influence of the Norsemen in European history. Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Norm" have emerged, though they are less prominent in historical texts.

Overall, the name Normand encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural significance, rooted in the identity of the Norsemen and their impact on medieval Europe.

Famous people named Normand

In this section, you will find notable people named Normand. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Normand who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Normand who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Normand Rockwell is an illustrator best known for his iconic covers for The Saturday Evening Post, as well as his depictions of American life and culture.

Normand Brathwaite is a comedian and television host best known for his work on the Canadian television show La Fureur and as a prominent figure in Quebec's entertainment industry.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Normand, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

NormaNormanNoraNicoNolanNiles

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Normand. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

OrmandHermannRomainRolandArmandGermainEdmundDesmondLeroyAlaric

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Normand was first seen in the United States in 1911.

Normand has ranked as high as #812 nationally, which occurred in 1929, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, New Hampshire, and Connecticut.

In the past 5 years the name Normand has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Normand is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Normand was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Normand.

Year Total Births Boy
2001 6 6
1999 5 5
1997 5 5
1991 5 5
1990 5 5
1989 7 7
1988 9 9
1987 11 11
1986 5 5
1985 9 9
1984 8 8
1983 8 8
1982 10 10
1981 9 9
1980 10 10
1979 8 8
1978 12 12
1977 13 13
1976 12 12
1975 13 13
1974 14 14
1973 13 13
1972 19 19
1971 21 21
1970 31 31
1969 29 29
1968 39 39
1967 40 40
1966 32 32
1965 44 44
1964 38 38
1963 53 53
1962 58 58
1961 56 56
1960 42 42
1959 59 59
1958 67 67
1957 75 75
1956 71 71
1955 87 87
1954 73 73
1953 86 86
1952 79 79
1951 83 83
1950 89 89
1949 108 108
1948 116 116
1947 90 90
1946 101 101
1945 80 80
1944 127 127
1943 104 104
1942 91 91
1941 98 98
1940 93 93
1939 127 127
1938 145 145
1937 125 125
1936 114 114
1935 157 157
1934 141 141
1933 142 142
1932 204 204
1931 187 187
1930 207 207
1929 223 223
1928 172 172
1927 195 195
1926 191 191
1925 172 172
1924 154 154
1923 131 131
1922 106 106
1921 85 85
1920 85 85
1919 62 62
1918 59 59
1917 44 44
1916 30 30
1915 36 36
1914 29 29
1913 18 18
1912 7 7
1911 7 7

Top States for Normand (1974)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
RI 5
100%