Norwood Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Norwood has its origins in Old English, meaning 'northern wood'. It evolved through historical forms including Norwudu and Norðwudu. The name reflects traits of nature and rural life and is not associated with biblical texts. Norwood gained popularity as both a surname and place name in medieval England.
The name Norwood is most popular in North Carolina, 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, Norwood has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. 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. Across generations, 'Norwood' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 840th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 931st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1326th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2942nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6469th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Discover how the name 'Norwood' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Norwood"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔːrwʊd/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Norwood is derived from the Old English elements 'norð' meaning 'north' and 'wudu' meaning 'wood'. It originally referred to a wood or forest located in the northern part of a region.
Meaning
northern wood
Language Evolution
Norwood (modern English), Norwudu (Old English), Norðwudu (Old English variant)
Historical Usage
Norwood gained popularity as a surname and toponym in England during the Middle Ages, particularly as settlements developed in wooded areas.
Variants & Derivatives
Norwoods, Norrie
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Norwood is perceived as a classic and somewhat rare name, often associated with nature and rural settings.
Famous People
Norwood Young, Norwood Teague
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Norwood"
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 "Norwood"
"Norwood" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 840th of 7545 | 1,042 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 931st of 6773 | 878 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1326th of 7552 | 647 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2942nd of 10718 | 189 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 6469th of 16616 | 91 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 22675th of 24088 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Norwood" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
74.79% 1059th/1416 |
61.35% 846th/1379 |
27.85% 659th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
62.53% 973rd/1556 |
31.75% 747th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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67.94% 1651st/2430 |
35.61% 1016th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - |
47.84% 1683rd/3518 |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Norwood" 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 "Norwood"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Norwood" 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.