Norwood
boy nameNorwood entered the US charts in 1883, peaked at #722 in 1928, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1883–2025
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rank today
#722
peak (1928)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #857 |
| 1890s | #958 |
| 1900s | #1014 |
| 1910s | #873 |
| 1920s | #798 |
| 1930s | #885 |
| 1940s | #1038 |
| 1950s | #1363 |
| 1960s | #1758 |
| 1970s | #3747 |
| 1980s | #5244 |
| 1990s | #7602 |
Living bearers
About 900 people named Norwood are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norwood alive today was born around 1933, making them about 92 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Norwood in 2025?
- Norwood is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Norwood most popular?
- Norwood peaked in 1928, reaching #722 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Norwood with classmates?
- Norwood will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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