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Norman: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A man from the north, strong and adventurous.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1117
Peak
#36 in 1931

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #13318801900: #8319001910: #6319101920: #4719201930: #4019301940: #4819401950: #9019501960: #13219601970: #18119701980: #28619801990: #47019902000: #66420002005: #90820052010: #121220102015: #123420152020: #11172020#1#1234

What Norman Means

Norman is a boy name of English origin. A man from the north, strong and adventurous.

How Popular Norman Is

Norman currently ranks #1117 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 1931. It is rising.

Good to Know About Norman

  • Norman reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #36 in 1931.
  • Norman has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Norman has been a top 100 name across 170+ years of American history.
  • Norman is a name from the English-speaking tradition.

Names Like Norman

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Sibling Names for Norman

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Questions About Norman

What does Norman mean?

Norman is a boy name of English origin. A man from the north, strong and adventurous.

How popular is Norman?

Norman currently ranks #1117 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #36 in 1931. It is rising.

Where does Norman come from?

Norman comes from English roots. Norman reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #36 in 1931.

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