Norman
Every Norman since 1880 — 254,762 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Norman
Norman is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,200 in 2025 with 169 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 254,762 American babies have been named Norman. Its peak came in 1928, when 5,637 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Norman stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Norman year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 169 | #1,200 |
| 2024 | — | — | 149 | #1,311 |
| 2023 | — | — | 138 | #1,364 |
| 2022 | — | — | 168 | #1,195 |
| 2021 | — | — | 170 | #1,167 |
| 2020 | — | — | 174 | #1,128 |
| 2019 | — | — | 160 | #1,199 |
| 2018 | — | — | 156 | #1,205 |
| 2017 | — | — | 172 | #1,119 |
| 2016 | — | — | 183 | #1,078 |
| 2015 | — | — | 148 | #1,237 |
| 2014 | — | — | 174 | #1,098 |
| 2013 | — | — | 160 | #1,138 |
| 2012 | — | — | 160 | #1,149 |
| 2011 | — | — | 130 | #1,314 |
| 2010 | — | — | 147 | #1,212 |
| 2009 | — | — | 164 | #1,129 |
| 2008 | — | — | 196 | #1,000 |
| 2007 | — | — | 192 | #1,009 |
| 2006 | — | — | 182 | #1,014 |
| 2005 | — | — | 197 | #906 |
| 2004 | — | — | 211 | #845 |
| 2003 | — | — | 220 | #796 |
| 2002 | — | — | 210 | #810 |
| 2001 | — | — | 228 | #756 |
| 2000 | — | — | 271 | #663 |
| 1995 | — | — | 279 | #617 |
| 1990 | — | — | 444 | #470 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,381 | 574 | #334 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,783 | 725 | #286 |
| 1975 | 9 | #6,298 | 849 | #241 |
| 1970 | 13 | #4,414 | 1,522 | #181 |
| 1965 | 19 | #2,897 | 2,302 | #134 |
| 1960 | 24 | #2,490 | 2,700 | #132 |
| 1955 | 27 | #2,093 | 3,411 | #102 |
| 1950 | 23 | #2,037 | 3,641 | #90 |
| 1945 | 16 | #2,215 | 3,726 | #65 |
| 1940 | 25 | #1,579 | 4,576 | #48 |
| 1935 | 19 | #1,827 | 5,043 | #38 |
| 1930 | 41 | #1,175 | 5,289 | #40 |
| 1925 | 37 | #1,317 | 4,975 | #41 |
| 1920 | 33 | #1,396 | 4,109 | #47 |
| 1915 | 20 | #1,726 | 3,262 | #50 |
| 1910 | — | — | 557 | #63 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,152 | 350 | #71 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2,141 | 316 | #83 |
| 1895 | — | — | 211 | #91 |
| 1890 | — | — | 156 | #108 |
| 1885 | — | — | 118 | #116 |
| 1880 | — | — | 102 | #133 |
Famous people named Norman
- Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank Architect · b. 1935
- Norman Haworth Chemist · 1883–1950
- Norman Rockwell Painter · 1894–1978
- Norman Foster Ramsey Jr. Physicist · 1915–2011
- Norman Angell Politician · 1872–1967
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Norman in 2025?
Norman ranked #1,200 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 169 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Norman?
254,762 babies have been named Norman in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Norman most popular?
Norman peaked in 1928, when 5,637 newborns received the name.
Is Norman a boy or girl name?
Norman is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Norman rising or falling?
Norman has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Norman?
Well-known people named Norman include Norman Foster, Baron Foster of Thames Bank (architect), Norman Haworth (chemist), Norman Rockwell (painter).