Total births
125
Unisex name · since 1913
Normal
125 babies named Normal in U.S. Social Security records since 1913, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 125
- total births
- 1913–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
125 boys have been named Normal since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Normal has been recorded 125 times among boys since 1913, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1947.
- 125 total births
- 1913–1947 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 39% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
125 boys have been named Normal since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1947.
- 125
- total births
- 1913–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 39%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
39% of everyone ever named Normal was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
10 babies were named Normal in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Normal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Normal's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Normal at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Normal popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1947
- Peak year (1918)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 35 years of records
Normal popularity over time - girls
45 total births recorded since 1922 (Normal as girls' name)
Normal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Normal's strongest decade.
49 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 39% of all-time use.
Normal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
34 births
- 1920s
1920s
49 births
- 1930s
1930s
23 births
- 1940s 19
1940s
19 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 49 births (39% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Normal? ▼
125 babies have been named Normal since 1913. It was last recorded in 1947. The peak year was 1918 with 10 births.
When was Normal most popular? ▼
Normal was most popular in the 1920s decade with 49 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Is Normal a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Normal is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 125 births, and as a girl's name it has 45 births.
How long has the name Normal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Normal since 1913 -- 35 years through the most recent 1947 data.
What names are similar to Normal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norman, Norbert, Norris, Normand, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Normal's data
- Normal's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (49 total births) through the 1940s (19) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Normal
Nearby Names Like Normal
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Normal
Norman Boy
#1308 253,160 births
Norbert Boy
#6211 20,379 births
Norris Boy
#6202 16,456 births
Normand Boy
5,831 births
Norberto Boy
#4222 4,924 births
Compare Normal side by side: Normal vs Norman Normal vs Norbert Normal vs Norris
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1913–1947 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Normal: Baby Name Since 1913 - 125 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/normal. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Normal draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.