Holding steady.
Popularity of Norton since 1882
Babies named Norton per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1928, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norton's real moment was 1897.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 28 |
| 1890s | 38 |
| 1900s | 62 |
| 1910s | 430 |
| 1920s | 585 |
| 1930s | 496 |
| 1940s | 274 |
| 1950s | 159 |
| 1960s | 99 |
| 1970s | 59 |
| 1980s | 27 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Norton is an English surname-turned-given name with a straightforward meaning: 'northern town.' It first appeared in U.S. records in 1882, reflecting the Victorian era's penchant for adopting surnames as first names. Its peak year came in 1897, during the decade of the 1890s, when names rooted in English geography and family history were fashionable. Unlike many names of that era, Norton has not experienced a revival; its trajectory remains stable, neither surging nor fading entirely. While it has no documented top states or famous bearers in recent naming data, it carries a sturdy, old-fashioned charm that appeals to parents seeking a name with historical resonance.
Norton is an English surname derived from Old English 'norð' meaning 'north' and 'tūn' meaning 'enclosure, settlement, or town.' It originally referred to someone who lived to the north of a main settlement. As a given name, it came into use in the 19th century, likely from the surname tradition of honoring family or notable figures.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nort
Sibling names for Norton
Names that share Norton's style, for a brother or sister.
