Norwood Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-wood / ˈnɔːrwʊdEnglish; Old English
Meaning
English: from the north wood; Old English: northern forest
Historical & Cultural Background
Norwood is a surname that has transitioned into a given name. It is derived from Old English elements, where 'nor' refers to 'north' and 'wudu' means 'wood'. The name is often associated with places in England, particularly in the London area. It has been used as a first name in various English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Norwood has seen limited popularity as a given name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norwood was first seen in the United States in 1883. Norwood has ranked as high as #805 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in North Carolina, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Norwood has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norwood (1971)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1886 | 7 |
| 1887 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1898 | 9 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 8 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 11 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 17 |
| 1912 | 32 |
| 1913 | 32 |
| 1914 | 36 |
| 1915 | 54 |
| 1916 | 63 |
| 1917 | 54 |
| 1918 | 67 |
| 1919 | 76 |
| 1920 | 72 |
| 1921 | 79 |
| 1922 | 74 |
| 1923 | 74 |
| 1924 | 71 |
| 1925 | 65 |
| 1926 | 66 |
| 1927 | 59 |
| 1928 | 78 |
| 1929 | 57 |
| 1930 | 58 |
| 1931 | 57 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1933 | 52 |
| 1934 | 52 |
| 1935 | 50 |
| 1936 | 43 |
| 1937 | 47 |
| 1938 | 52 |
| 1939 | 48 |
| 1940 | 37 |
| 1941 | 43 |
| 1942 | 45 |
| 1943 | 42 |
| 1944 | 35 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 54 |
| 1947 | 43 |
| 1948 | 53 |
| 1949 | 41 |
| 1950 | 45 |
| 1951 | 33 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 42 |
| 1954 | 28 |
| 1955 | 30 |
| 1956 | 30 |
| 1957 | 31 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 26 |
| 1960 | 29 |
| 1961 | 34 |
| 1962 | 25 |
| 1963 | 19 |
| 1964 | 28 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 19 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 18 |
| 1969 | 13 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 10 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 8 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 10 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1997 | 6 |