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How Many People Are Named Norman?
Estimated people named Norman living in the U.S. today
98,330
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 254,586
- Peak year: 1928 (5,637 births)
- Estimated living today: 98,330
Norman by age group — who carries the name today?
Norman popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Norman
Norman has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 254,586 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 98,330 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 3,476 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Normans you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Norman in the US?
An estimated 98,330 people named Norman are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Norman rare — about 1 in 3,476 Americans.
Is Norman a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Norman is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Norman most popular?
Norman peaked in 1928, when 5,637 babies were given the name. Its current trend is steady compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Norman?
Norman ranks #534 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 41 out of 100 (higher means rarer).