NAME PROFILE
Norman
Norman means 'man from the North.' it carries a legacy of mid-century classicism and suggests a personality that is observant, traditional, and possesses a quiet authority.
Key Stats
| Total births | 254,762 |
| Gender | Male (95% / 5%) |
| Peak year | 1928 |
| Peak generation | Silent Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 20%PA — 20%CA — 20%TX — 20%OH — 20%
Notable People
Norman Rockwell (Artist) · Norman Mailer (Author) · Norman Lear (Producer) · Norman Reedus (Actor) · Norman Foster (Architect)
Nicknames & Diminutives
Norm
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