Norma
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Standard; Rule
Background: The name Norma originates from the Latin word 'norma,' meaning 'standard' or 'rule.' This term has implications of structure and conformity, reflecting a principle or guideline.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#141
Total births
279,251
Most popular decade
1930s
(219,660 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-359 ranks)
Years in Top 100
30
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
0.5% male
99.5% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1908
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,217
- Peak year
- 1932
- Peak year births
- 44
- Peak rank
- #992
- Most recent year
- 1993
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #8,700
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 32
- First year rank
- #275
- Peak year
- 1931
- Peak year births
- 8,759
- Peak rank
- #22
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 67
- Recent rank
- #2,594
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).