The nameNorman
Norman is an English name, given in France mostly in the 1980s and 1990s.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Norman means "man from the North", like the word Norman.
Origin
Germanic, through English.
History
Found in France since the 1930s, Norman peaked there in the late 1980s. It is no longer given.
Popularity of the name Norman
Norman in France
3801stmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1988peak year (90 births)
1,720babies named Norman in France since 1900
Norman was most popular in France in the 1990s, with 605 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Norman. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1988. Half of all babies named Norman in France were born before 1990.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Norman mean?
Norman means "man from the North", like the word Norman.
What is the origin of the name Norman?
Germanic, through English.
Is Norman a girl's or a boy's name?
Norman is a boy's name.