Norman
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Man from the north or Northman
Origin: Old German/Norse
Popularity: Ranked #1200 in 2025 with 169 babies born.
History: Norman derives from Old High German 'Nordmann,' meaning Northman, reflecting the Viking peoples who settled in northern France and became the Normans. After the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, the name became widespread in Britain. It was especially popular in the early 20th century.
Famous people named Norman: Norman Reedus (actor)
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Norman? About 1 in 19,695 babies born in 2025 were named Norman, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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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?
Norman ranked #1196 in 2025 — given to 169 babies that year.
When was Norman most popular?
Norman peaked in 1928 with 5,590 babies registered that year.
Is Norman a boy or girl name?
Norman is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Normans in registered births are male.
Is the name Norman rising or falling in popularity?
Norman has fallen 69 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1127 in 2020 to #1196 in 2025.
How long has Norman been recorded?
Norman appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.