Normand Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Normand"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔːrmənd/
Origin
Old French
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.
Meaning
Norse man
Language Evolution
Normand (Old French), Norseman (Old Norse), Nordmann (Old Norse)
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.
Variants & Derivatives
Norman, Norma, Norm, Norrie
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.
Famous People
Normand Veilleux, Canadian poet, Normand Bissonnette, Canadian politician
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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) |
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18.56% 256th/1379 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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11.76% 183rd/1556 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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14.40% 350th/2430 |
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60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "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.