Norman
Meaning: Man from the north or Northman
Origin: Old German/Norse
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #225
Total births: 930
History: Norman peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Greg Norman — the Great White Shark — is the most famous Norman in Australian sporting history. Norman means Australian golf at its most fearsome.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1962) | #97 |
| Babies named Norman in 1962 | 62 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 930 |
| Peak year | 1952 (116 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #62 |
| Years in records | 1952–1962 (11 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 15 spots |
Frequently asked about Norman
What does the name Norman mean?
Norman means “Man from the north or Northman” from Old German/Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Norman?
Norman has Old German/Norse origin. The traditional meaning is “Man from the north or Northman”.
How popular is Norman in Australia?
Norman ranked #97 in Australia in 1962 — given to 62 babies that year.
When was Norman most popular?
Norman peaked in 1952 with 116 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Norman a boy or girl name?
Norman is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Normans in registered births are male.
Is the name Norman rising or falling in popularity?
Norman has fallen 15 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #82 in 1957 to #97 in 1962.
How long has Norman been recorded in Australia?
Norman appears in birth records in Australia across 11 years — from 1952 through 1962.