Normand
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
5,831 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1929 Peak Popularity Year
223 Peak Births

Normand Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Normand originates from Old French, meaning 'Norse man' and referring to Viking settlers. It evolved through various forms in the Old French and Old Norse languages. The name carries traits of strength and heritage and gained popularity during the medieval period, particularly after the Norman Conquest. It has no biblical relevance.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Normand"

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Pronunciation

/ˈnɔːrmənd/

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Origin

Old French

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Etymology

The name Normand is derived from the Old French word 'Normand', which means 'Norse man' or 'man from the North'. It originally referred to the Viking settlers in what is now Normandy, France.

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Meaning

Norse man

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Language Evolution

Normand (Old French), Norseman (Old Norse), Nordmann (Old Norse)

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Historical Usage

The name gained popularity in the medieval period, especially in regions influenced by the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, as many Normans migrated and settled in various parts of Europe.

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Variants & Derivatives

Norman, Norma, Norm, Norrie

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Normand is not as common but is associated with strength and heritage, particularly in regions with a strong historical connection to Normandy.

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Famous People

Normand Veilleux, Canadian poet, Normand Bissonnette, Canadian politician

📊 Normand Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Normand Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 223 peak births in 1929

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in Rhode Island

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 6 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Normand"

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 "Normand"

"Normand" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 675th of 7545 1,411
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 497th of 6773 2,537
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 855th of 7552 1,431
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1992nd of 10718 350
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 6660th of 16616 86
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 18390th of 24088 16

Regional Popularity of "Normand" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 18.56%
256th/1379
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 11.76%
183rd/1556
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 14.40%
350th/2430
- 60.61%
1682nd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 25.90%
902nd/3483
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Normand" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Normand"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Normand" 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.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Normand" in the United States

The name Normand is most popular in Rhode Island, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Normand has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Normand' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 675th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 497th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 855th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1992nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6660th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 18390th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Normand' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Normand name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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