Total births
5,831
Boys' name · since 1911
Normand
5,831 babies named Normand in U.S. Social Security records since 1911, with the highest year being 1929. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 5,831
- total births
- 1911–2001
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
5,831 boys have been named Normand since 1911, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Normand has been recorded 5,831 times among boys since 1911, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2001.
- 5,831 total births
- 1911–2001 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
5,831 boys have been named Normand since 1911, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2001.
- 5,831
- total births
- 1911–2001
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Normand was born in this single decade.
1929
Single peak year
223 babies were named Normand in 1929 - its busiest year on record.
Normand's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Normand splits its recorded history at 1953: 21% of all births land in the more recent half, 79% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1986 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1929 peak of 223 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Normand at a glance
Last recorded 2001Peak year
1929
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1911
Normand popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2001
- Peak year (1929)
- 223
- Annual births at peak, across 91 years of records
Normand by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Normand's strongest decade.
1,549 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Normand births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 292
1910s
292 births
- 1920s
1920s
1,514 births
- 1930s
1930s
1,549 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,008 births
- 1950s
1950s
769 births
- 1960s 431
1960s
431 births
- 1970s 156
1970s
156 births
- 1980s 86
1980s
86 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 6
2000s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 1,549 births (27% of all-time use).
How Normand compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Normand's total volume
Normand vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Normand by state
Where Normand concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Massachusetts | | 1,831 | 31.4% |
| #2 | Rhode Island | | 1,174 | 20.1% |
| #3 | Maine | | 933 | 16.0% |
| #4 | New Hampshire | | 652 | 11.2% |
| #5 | Connecticut | | 194 | 3.3% |
| #6 | Vermont | | 30 | 0.5% |
| #7 | California | | 5 | 0.1% |
Massachusetts share of Normand's total US births 31.4%
Even split
1,831 of 5,831 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Normand? ▼
5,831 babies have been named Normand since 1911. It was last recorded in 2001. The peak year was 1929 with 223 births.
When was Normand most popular? ▼
Normand was most popular in the 1930s decade with 1,549 total births. The single peak year was 1929.
Where is Normand most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Normand are Massachusetts (1,831 births), Rhode Island (1,174 births), Maine (933 births).
How long has the name Normand been used? ▼
Normand has been recorded in Social Security data since 1911, spanning 91 years of data through 2001.
What names are similar to Normand? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norman, Norbert, Norris, Norberto, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Normand's data
- Normand's decade-level peak was the 1930s (1,549 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Massachusetts records the most Normands (1,831 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Massachusetts names
- 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 Normand
Nearby Names Like Normand
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Normand
Norman Boy
#1308 253,160 births
Norbert Boy
#6211 20,379 births
Norris Boy
#6202 16,456 births
Norberto Boy
#4222 4,924 births
Norwood Boy
2,909 births
Compare Normand side by side: Normand vs Norman Normand vs Norbert Normand 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, 1911–2001 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Normand: Baby Name Since 1911 - 5,831 Births, Peak 1929." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/normand. 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 Normand 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.