Norfleet
Of English origin, indicating the direction "north" along with the word "fleet".
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Norfleet. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Norfleet today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Norfleet births was 1925 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Norfleet. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Norfleet is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Norfleets were born before 1952.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Norfleet. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
1925
10 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1951 SSA rank
#3,267
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Norfleet: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Norfleet from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 38 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Norfleet by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Norfleet during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Norfleets live
Origin
Meaning and history of Norfleet
The given name Norfleet has its origins in the Old English language, originating from the region of England during the early medieval period, around the 7th to 11th centuries. The name is derived from the combination of two Old English words: 'nor', meaning 'north', and 'fleet', referring to a tidal creek or small inlet. The name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a northern inlet or estuary.
Norfleet is considered one of the earliest recorded English surnames, with the first known written record appearing in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it was spelled as 'Nordflet'. This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landowners and their estates across England.
During the Middle Ages, the name was often associated with families or individuals residing in coastal regions of northern England, particularly in areas such as Norfolk, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire. It is believed that the name may have been adopted by families living near the northern inlets and estuaries along the English coast.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Norfleet was Sir John Norfleet, a knight who lived in the 13th century and served under King Edward I. He is mentioned in historical records for his participation in the Wars of Scottish Independence.
Another notable figure with the name Norfleet was Thomas Norfleet, born in 1612 in Norfolk, England. He later immigrated to Virginia Colony in North America and became a prominent landowner and planter in the 17th century.
In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Captain Norfleet, an English naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War against France. He is recorded as having commanded a ship called the HMS Norfleet during naval engagements in the Caribbean.
During the American Revolutionary War, a man named John Norfleet served as a Patriot and fought against the British forces. He is mentioned in historical records for his bravery and participation in several battles, including the Battle of Guilford Court House in 1781.
In the early 19th century, a renowned author and poet named Norfleet Platt gained recognition for his works, which included poems and novels depicting life in rural England. He was born in 1810 and published several acclaimed works during his lifetime.
People
Norfleet + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Norfleet as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Norfleet: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Norfleet?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Norfleet going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Norfleet a common name?
We classify Norfleet as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 77 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Norfleet most popular?
The single biggest year for Norfleet was 1925, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Norfleet is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Norfleet in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Norfleet a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Norfleet in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Norfleet still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Norfleet in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Norfleet can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Norfleet?
Find out how many people have the name Norfleet on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.