Norton Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-tun / ˈnɔːrtənEnglish; Old French
Meaning
English: North town; Old French: from the north
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Norton has roots in Old English and Old French, originally referring to a northern settlement or town. It was used as a surname before becoming a given name. The name has been borne by various notable figures throughout history, particularly in England.
Trend Summary
Norton has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable decline in usage since the mid-20th century.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norton was first seen in the United States in 1882. Norton has ranked as high as #820 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and California. In the past 5 years the name Norton has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norton (1950)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1885 | 8 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 7 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 10 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 10 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 9 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 29 |
| 1913 | 33 |
| 1914 | 45 |
| 1915 | 54 |
| 1916 | 62 |
| 1917 | 64 |
| 1918 | 57 |
| 1919 | 62 |
| 1920 | 57 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1922 | 45 |
| 1923 | 63 |
| 1924 | 59 |
| 1925 | 57 |
| 1926 | 56 |
| 1927 | 59 |
| 1928 | 74 |
| 1929 | 58 |
| 1930 | 62 |
| 1931 | 66 |
| 1932 | 56 |
| 1933 | 49 |
| 1934 | 55 |
| 1935 | 52 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 51 |
| 1938 | 30 |
| 1939 | 37 |
| 1940 | 40 |
| 1941 | 31 |
| 1942 | 38 |
| 1943 | 17 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 24 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 27 |
| 1948 | 23 |
| 1949 | 31 |
| 1950 | 24 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 14 |
| 1953 | 19 |
| 1954 | 15 |
| 1955 | 12 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 9 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 14 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2020 | 6 |