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Norma

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Norma was most popular in 1931, when 8,796 American babies were given the name — ranking #42 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,652, with 95 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 279,349 people named Norma.

Most popular in1931
Rank that year#42
Births that year8,796
Total since 1880279,349

Norma over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Norma’s peak in 1931. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Latin · "rule, standard"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org