Norman

Norman - A very unique male name

Norman appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #62. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Norman and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Norman? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Norman. The baby boy name Norman was given to 110 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1251 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 13,330 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Norman peaked in popularity 95 years ago in 1931 on position 36.

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Norman is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Norman is currently topping the baby name charts in South Dakota at position #292 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,389.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Norman is where you live.

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Norman origin and meaning

Germanic and Old Norse, via Norman French

'North man' — the name for the Norse settlers of Normandy, from Old Norse norðmaðr.

Norman names the Vikings who became the Normans, and it was a top American name in the 1920s. It has fallen for a century to a small fraction of its 1928 peak, which now makes it a bold vintage pick.

Attested etymology

Norman is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Norman, pop culture references for the name Norman and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Norman

We've found the following names that sound similar to Norman, sorted by popularity.

Norma / Norm / Naren / Narayan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Norman

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Norman a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Norman?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

NOR-mun · /ˈnɔːrmən/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Norm

Famous bearers

• Norman Rockwell — American illustrator of Saturday Evening Post covers (1894–1978) Historical
• Norman Reedus — Actor known for The Walking Dead (b. 1969) Contemporary

Style

ClassicVintage revival

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Norman as a sturdy, unfashionable classic — often a direct honour name for a grandfather.

Worth knowing

• Norman Bates of Psycho is a dark pop-culture shadow, and the name still skews strongly grandfatherly.