How Many People Are Named Norma?
279,251
people in the United States are named Norma
1 in 1,199 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#285
⭐ Uncommon
Population Percentage
0.0834%
Of US population
Peak Year
1931
8,796 births
Trend
→
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English, Italian, Literature
Pronunciation:
NAWR-mə (English)
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Created by Felice Romani for the main character in the opera 'Norma' (1831). He may have based it on Latin norma "rule". This name is also frequently used as a feminine form of NORMAN.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 83.4 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
27,502
California
19,931
New York
17,799
Ohio
15,828
Illinois
15,560
Pennsylvania
13,303
Indiana
10,887
Missouri
10,844
Michigan
9,573
Oklahoma
8,319
💡 Fun Facts About "Norma"
- 67 babies were named Norma in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1931
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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