Norma
Peaked at #22 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Norma has been recorded >99% of the time for girls and <1% of the time for boys.
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Norma — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#22
in 1931
Current rank
#2620
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Norma reached its peak popularity for girls in 1931, ranking #22 nationally with 8,759 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #2250 (2014) to #2620 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Norma ranks #2620 nationally for girls, with 67 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,620 | 67 |
| 2023 | #2,189 | 87 |
| 2022 | #2,153 | 89 |
| 2021 | #1,975 | 99 |
| 2020 | #2,370 | 75 |
| 2019 | #2,422 | 74 |
| 2018 | #2,267 | 81 |
| 2017 | #2,298 | 81 |
Norma — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1000
in 1932
Last ranked
#9742
in 1993
Years tracked
79
1908–1993
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1908, Norma reached its peak popularity for boys in 1932, ranking #1000 nationally with 44 babies given the name that year.
Norma hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for boys since 1993, when it stood at #9742.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | #9,742 | 5 |
| 1992 | #8,161 | 6 |
| 1991 | #7,964 | 6 |
| 1990 | #6,252 | 8 |
| 1989 | #5,474 | 9 |
| 1988 | #5,577 | 8 |
| 1987 | #3,463 | 14 |
| 1986 | #3,596 | 13 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Norma most popular?
Norma was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #22 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Norma becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Norma?
At least 279,251 babies have been recorded with the name Norma in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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