Norma
Norma is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Rule, pattern, or standard; also associated with 'Norseman'.
Origin and history
Norma is derived from the Latin word for a rule or pattern, though it is also connected to Germanic roots meaning 'Norseman'. Primarily recognized as a feminine name, it saw rare historical usage for males in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, male usage of the name in the U.S. is virtually non-existent.
Popularity in the United States
1,278 babies in the United States have been named Norma since 1880. It ranks #3426 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- TX (53.8 %)
- CA (32.5 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
- MO (4.3 %)
- OH (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 43 |
| 1920-1930 | 220 |
| 1930-1940 | 343 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 108 |
| 1980-1990 | 114 |
| 1990-2000 | 25 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name comes directly from the Latin noun 'norma', which originally referred to a carpenter's or mason's square.
- Although predominantly feminine, official records show over a thousand boys in the U.S. were given the name Norma between 1880 and the mid-20th century.