Normen
A masculine name possibly derived from the Old English elements "nor" and "mann".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Normen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Normen today is around 70 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Normen births was 1934 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Normen. 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 Normen is about 70 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Normens were born before 1966.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Normen. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1934
5 babies that year
Average age
70
years old
1965 SSA rank
#4,281
Tracked since 1934
Popularity
Normen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Normen from the 1930s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Normen 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 Normen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Normen
The name Normen is believed to have originated from the Old English language, likely during the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, which spanned from the 5th to the 11th centuries AD. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "norðmenn," which translates to "northmen" or "Norsemen," referring to the Scandinavian peoples who settled in various parts of Britain during that time.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Normen can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record of events in Anglo-Saxon England, which mentions the arrival of "norðmenn" or Norsemen in the year 787 AD. This entry suggests that the name was likely in use among the Anglo-Saxons as a way to refer to the Scandinavian settlers and raiders who came to Britain from the north.
In the following centuries, the name Normen gained popularity and was borne by several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Normen the Staller, a prominent Anglo-Saxon nobleman who lived during the 11th century and served as a royal official under King Edward the Confessor.
Another historical figure named Normen was Normen of Bari, an Italian monk and scholar who lived in the 11th century and was known for his contributions to the study of astronomy and mathematics. He wrote several treatises on these subjects and is credited with introducing the use of Arabic numerals in Europe.
In the 13th century, a notable religious figure named Normen of Cologne lived in what is now modern-day Germany. He was a Franciscan friar and preacher who gained a reputation for his eloquence and devotion to the poor.
During the 14th century, a French knight named Normen de Montfort fought in the Hundred Years' War against England. He was renowned for his bravery and skill on the battlefield and played a significant role in several key battles of the conflict.
In the 16th century, a Dutch painter and engraver named Normen van der Neer gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which depicted scenes of everyday life in the Netherlands with a particular emphasis on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere.
While the name Normen is not as common today as it once was, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, reflecting its origins as a name associated with the Norsemen who played a significant role in shaping the cultural and linguistic landscape of Britain and beyond.
People
Normen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Normen 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
Normen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Normen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Normen 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Normen a common name?
We classify Normen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Normen most popular?
The single biggest year for Normen was 1934, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Normen is about 70 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 Normen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Normen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Normen 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 Normen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Normen 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 Normen 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 are named Normen?
Want to know how many Americans are named Normen? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.