Everything about the name NORMA
Meaning, origin, history
The name Norma first gained prominence during the Renaissance period in Italy. It was often given to girls born into prominent families as a symbol of their high social status. Over time, the name Norma spread beyond Italy and became popular in other European countries as well.
In the United States, the name Norma began to appear in the late 19th century and reached its peak popularity during the mid-20th century. Today, Norma is still considered a classic and timeless name, but it has become less common in recent years.
Some famous individuals named Norma include American actress Norma Talmadge, who was known for her work in silent films, and Mexican painter Frida Kahlo's mother, Matilde Calderón y hens de Kahlo, whose nickname was Norma.
Popularity of the name NORMA since 1880
Birth evolution
Popularity analysis
The statistics provided show the annual number of births with the name Norma in the United States from 1880 to 2023.
From 1880 to around 1920, there was a steady increase in the number of babies named Norma each year. In fact, during this period, the popularity of the name grew exponentially, with over 500 births recorded annually by 1924. The peak year for naming daughters Norma was 1928, with a total of 8,166 newborns bearing that name.
However, after reaching its zenith in the late 1920s and early 1930s, the popularity of the name Norma began to decline. By the mid-1940s, fewer than 5,000 babies were named Norma each year, marking a significant decrease from previous decades.
This downward trend continued throughout the second half of the 20th century and into the early 21st century. From around the 1960s onwards, the number of births with the name Norma decreased considerably, dropping below 1,000 per year in the late 1970s.
In recent years, the popularity of the name Norma has continued to decline, with fewer than 100 babies being named Norma annually since around 2010. The most recent data available shows that there were 87 births with the name Norma in 2023.
Overall, these statistics demonstrate a clear pattern of increasing and then decreasing popularity for the name Norma over time. While once a popular choice among parents in the United States, the name Norma has now become quite rare, with fewer babies being named Norma each year.