Norman
Peaked at #36 nationally in 1931, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Norman has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Norman — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#974
in 1929
Last ranked
#8975
in 1988
Years tracked
81
1893–1988
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1893, Norman reached its peak popularity for girls in 1929, ranking #974 nationally with 55 babies given the name that year.
Norman hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1988, when it stood at #8975.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | #8,975 | 8 |
| 1987 | #10,831 | 6 |
| 1985 | #7,381 | 9 |
| 1984 | #8,848 | 7 |
| 1983 | #9,849 | 6 |
| 1982 | #11,744 | 5 |
| 1980 | #8,783 | 7 |
| 1979 | #7,812 | 8 |
Norman — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#36
in 1931
Current rank
#1313
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Norman reached its peak popularity for boys in 1931, ranking #36 nationally with 5,426 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1098 (2014) to #1313 (2024) — a 16% drop.
As of 2024, Norman ranks #1313 nationally for boys, with 148 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,313 | 148 |
| 2023 | #1,364 | 138 |
| 2022 | #1,199 | 167 |
| 2021 | #1,168 | 169 |
| 2020 | #1,127 | 174 |
| 2019 | #1,199 | 160 |
| 2018 | #1,205 | 156 |
| 2017 | #1,119 | 172 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Norman most popular?
Norman was most popular in 1931, when it ranked #36 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Norman 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 Norman?
At least 254,586 babies have been recorded with the name Norman in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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