Norman
girl nameNorman entered the US charts in 1893, peaked at #968 in 1929, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1893–2025
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rank today
#968
peak (1929)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1437 |
| 1900s | #1869 |
| 1910s | #1703 |
| 1920s | #1273 |
| 1930s | #1417 |
| 1940s | #2166 |
| 1950s | #2669 |
| 1960s | #3072 |
| 1970s | #5298 |
| 1980s | #8719 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Norman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norman alive today was born around 1935, making them about 90 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Norman in 2025?
- Norman is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Norman most popular?
- Norman peaked in 1929, reaching #968 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Norman with classmates?
- Norman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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