Newman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Newman originates from Old English, meaning 'new man'. It evolved from 'neowe' and 'mann' in Old English to its modern form. The name has been associated with traits of innovation and adaptability. There is no biblical relevance. It became popular during the Middle Ages and remains well-regarded today.
The name Newman is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Newman has been stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Newman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1004th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1358th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2068th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3645th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6545th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 12177th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 16116th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Newman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Newman"
Pronunciation
/ˈnjuːmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The surname Newman is derived from the Old English word 'neowe', meaning 'new', combined with 'mann', meaning 'man'. Thus, it originally referred to a 'new man' or a newcomer to an area.
Meaning
new man
Language Evolution
Neowe + Mann (Old English), Neuman (Middle English), Newman (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in England during the Middle Ages as a surname and later became used as a given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Newman, Newman, Newman
Modern Popularity & Image
Newman is perceived as a traditional yet modern name, often associated with intelligence and creativity.
Famous People
Paul Newman, W. L. Newman, John Newman
Explore More Newman Name Visualizations
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Newman"
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 "Newman"
"Newman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1004th of 7545 | 748 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1358th of 6773 | 462 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2068th of 7552 | 289 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3645th of 10718 | 128 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6545th of 16616 | 89 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 12177th of 24088 | 55 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 16116th of 23106 | 22 |
Regional Popularity of "Newman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
39.14% 926th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
53.51% 1259th/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - |
70.66% 2016th/2853 |
- |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Newman" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Newman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Newman" 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.