Norman
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: North Man; Norseman
Background: The name Norman originates from the Old French word 'Normand,' which refers to a 'North man' or 'Norseman.' This term is derived from the Germanic roots 'north' and 'man,' indicating a person from the northern regions, particularly associated with Norse heritage. The etymology traces further back to Latin influences in medieval contexts.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#148
Total births
254,586
Most popular decade
1920s
(149,295 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-212 ranks)
Years in Top 100
63
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.4% male
0.6% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 102
- First year rank
- #131
- Peak year
- 1928
- Peak year births
- 5,590
- Peak rank
- #39
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 148
- Recent rank
- #1,309
Female
- First year
- 1893
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #1,277
- Peak year
- 1926
- Peak year births
- 55
- Peak rank
- #1,004
- Most recent year
- 1988
- Recent year births
- 8
- Recent rank
- #8,391
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).