Normon
Of English origin, meaning "northman" or "from the north".
Name Census estimates that about 54 living Americans carry the first name Normon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Normon today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Normon births was 1924 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Normon. 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 Normon is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Normons were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Normon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
54
~ 1 in 6,347,303 Americans
Peak year
1924
15 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,478
Tracked since 1914
Popularity
Normon: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Normon from the 1910s through to the 1960s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 84 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
Normon 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 Normon 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 Normon
The name Normon has its origins rooted in the Old Norse language, which was spoken by the Norse people who inhabited Scandinavia and parts of Northern Europe during the Viking Age (8th to 11th centuries CE). It is derived from the combination of the Old Norse elements "norð" meaning "north" and "mann" meaning "man." This name likely originated as a descriptive moniker for a person who hailed from the northern regions or had some association with the North.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Normon can be found in the Icelandic Sagas, a collection of literary works recounting the exploits of Norse settlers in Iceland during the 9th to 11th centuries. In the Saga of Erik the Red, a character named Normon is mentioned as a member of Erik's expedition to Greenland, although specific details about this individual are scarce.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Normon appears sporadically in various historical records, particularly in Scandinavian regions and areas with strong Norse influence. One notable figure was Normon of Monmouth, a 12th-century Welsh scholar and author who wrote the influential work "Historia Regum Britanniae" (History of the Kings of Britain), which chronicled the legends of King Arthur and the early British monarchs.
In the 14th century, a Norwegian chieftain named Normon Sigurdsson gained prominence for his role in the civil war known as the Kalmar Union conflicts. He was a staunch supporter of the Norwegian king and played a significant part in the political upheavals of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Normon experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in England and other parts of the British Isles. One notable bearer of the name was Normon Whitfield, an English poet and playwright who lived from 1532 to 1590 and is best known for his satirical works lambasting the political and social conditions of his era.
Another prominent figure was Normon Rockwell, an American painter and illustrator who lived from 1894 to 1978. He is celebrated for his depictions of everyday life in the United States and his iconic covers for The Saturday Evening Post magazine, which captured the spirit of American culture throughout the 20th century.
While the name Normon may not be as widely used today as it once was, it still carries a rich historical legacy and a connection to the Norse heritage that spans across centuries and various cultures.
People
Normon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Normon 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
Normon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Normon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 54 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Normon 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 6,347,303 US residents.
Is Normon a common name?
We classify Normon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 55.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 263 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Normon most popular?
The single biggest year for Normon was 1924, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Normon is about 82 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 Normon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Normon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Normon 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 Normon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Normon 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 Normon 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 Normon?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Normon on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.