Norma Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights
The name Norma is most popular in West Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Norma has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Norma' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2318th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1275th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2300th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3038th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5224th out of 16616 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 67th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 37th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 137th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 233rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 478th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1156th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2254th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Norma' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Norma"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Norma"
"Norma" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2318th of 7545 | 199 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1275th of 6773 | 530 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2300th of 7552 | 237 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3038th of 10718 | 178 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5224th of 16616 | 134 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 67th of 9107 | 67,701 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 37th of 9204 | 116,270 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 137th of 12526 | 59,171 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 233rd of 19264 | 19,874 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 478th of 27321 | 7,952 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1156th of 35406 | 3,227 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2254th of 30306 | 987 |
Regional Popularity of "Norma" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
61.84% 956th/1546 |
- |
85.68% 2016th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
60.57% 1728th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
53.10% 1868th/3518 |
49.95% 2020th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - |
53.58% 2783rd/5194 |
43.56% 2752nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Norma" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
2.75% 39th/1416 |
5.44% 75th/1379 |
4.35% 103rd/2366 |
3.42% 39th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
2.01% 31st/1546 |
4.11% 64th/1556 |
1.36% 32nd/2353 |
2.52% 39th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
6.87% 153rd/2227 |
6.58% 160th/2430 |
3.36% 96th/2853 |
4.68% 130th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
11.99% 352nd/2937 |
10.22% 356th/3483 |
5.03% 177th/3518 |
4.03% 163rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
22.25% 820th/3685 |
16.45% 736th/4475 |
8.99% 467th/5194 |
5.16% 326th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
35.73% 1637th/4582 |
31.70% 1637th/5164 |
15.14% 1107th/7313 |
11.91% 889th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
63.40% 2526th/3984 |
68.82% 3088th/4487 |
31.22% 2130th/6822 |
33.22% 2085th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Norma"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Norma" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.