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.

Related & Similar Names

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
99.5%
Male
0.5%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 83.4 years old

Young (<30) 5,454
2%
Adult (30–60) 29,336
10.5%
Senior (>60) 244,461
87.5%

📈 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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