Norton Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Norton is an Old English name meaning 'northern settlement'. It evolved from Old English and Anglo-Saxon forms, reflecting a geographical origin. The name is associated with reliability and strength, lacking any direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity as a surname and later as a given name in the 19th century, with variants including Nort and Nor.
The name Norton is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. 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, Norton has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Norton' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 889th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 979th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1933rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4046th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8634th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 17464th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21740th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Norton' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Norton"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔːrtən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Norton is derived from the Old English elements 'norð' meaning 'north' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure' or 'settlement'. Therefore, it can be interpreted as 'the northern town or settlement'.
Meaning
northern settlement
Language Evolution
Norton (Modern English), Nortun (Old English), Northtun (Anglo-Saxon)
Historical Usage
The name Norton gained popularity as a surname in England during the medieval period and has been used as a given name since the 19th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Nort, Nor, Norty
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Norton is perceived as a traditional and somewhat formal name. It is often associated with reliability and strength, and has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
Famous People
Norton Simon, an American businessman and art collector, Norton I of the United States, a fictional character in the comic book series 'The Adventures of Captain America'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Norton"
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 "Norton"
"Norton" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 889th of 7545 | 937 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 979th of 6773 | 799 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1933rd of 7552 | 322 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4046th of 10718 | 105 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 8634th of 16616 | 48 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 17464th of 24088 | 19 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21740th of 23106 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Norton" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.02% 680th/1416 |
39.30% 542nd/1379 |
- |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
43.08% 666th/1546 |
37.66% 586th/1556 |
90.18% 2122nd/2353 |
62.51% 967th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - |
54.52% 1513th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
- |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Norton" 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 "Norton"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Norton" 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.