Norman

Norman is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “northerner.” In 2024 it was given to 148 boys in the United States.

Norman at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic
Meaning
“northerner”
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔɹmən/

About the name Norman

Norman belongs to the Irish & Celtic tradition. Its meaning — “northerner” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Norman first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #36 in 1931, and in 2024 148 babies received the name — 252,984 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Norman in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#36 in 1931
Peak year
1928
Babies named Norman in 2024
148
Total since 1880
252,984

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Norman mean?

Norman means “northerner” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Norman a boy or girl name?

Norman is a boy name. In 2024, 148 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Norman?

Norman comes from the Irish & Celtic tradition.

How popular is the name Norman?

Norman first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #36 in 1931, and 148 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Norman?

Norman is pronounced /ˈnɔɹmən/ (IPA).

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