Norman
Pronunciation: [ n-AWRM-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Norman first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 521 babies have been named Norman in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Norman is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #17,390 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #17,390
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Norman
Norman is a girl name .
Is Norman a boy or girl name? Norman is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #17,390 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,313. Norman is more commonly used as a boy name.
Norman is currently ranked #17,390 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Norman include Nor, Norm, Normy, Normie, Noy, Noie, and Norkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Norman include Norma, Normani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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