Norman
boy name#1196 in 2025Norman entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #36 in 1931, ranks #1196 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1196
rank today
#36
peak (1931)
169
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #116 |
| 1890s | #97 |
| 1900s | #78 |
| 1910s | #54 |
| 1920s | #42 |
| 1930s | #40 |
| 1940s | #66 |
| 1950s | #106 |
| 1960s | #142 |
| 1970s | #231 |
| 1980s | #342 |
| 1990s | #568 |
| 2000s | #890 |
| 2010s | #1171 |
| 2020s | #1225 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Norman has been most popular in CA, OH, PA.
Living bearers
About 95,000 people named Norman are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norman alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 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 ranks #1196 among US boy names in 2025, with 169 babies given the name.
- When was the name Norman most popular?
- Norman peaked in 1931, reaching #36 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Norman with classmates?
- Norman will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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