Holding steady.
Popularity of Norwood since 1883
Babies named Norwood per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 17 |
| 1890s | 31 |
| 1900s | 53 |
| 1910s | 437 |
| 1920s | 695 |
| 1930s | 508 |
| 1940s | 426 |
| 1950s | 321 |
| 1960s | 221 |
| 1970s | 98 |
| 1980s | 76 |
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norwood is a surname-turned-given-name with a straightforward English origin, meaning 'from the north wood.' The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1883, reflecting a period when locational surnames were fashionable as first names. Its popularity peaked in 1919, when it ranked 753rd among American boys, with a trajectory that has since remained stable yet rare. While Norwood was never among the most common names, it maintained a consistent presence through the early 20th century. As a place name, it also appears in several communities across the United States, lending it a quiet geographic familiarity.
Norwood is an English surname and place name derived from Old English 'norð' (north) and 'wudu' (wood). It originally referred to someone who lived near or came from a northern wood. As a given name, it saw modest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the United States. Its peak popularity occurred in 1919, when it ranked 753rd among American boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nor, Woody
Sibling names for Norwood
Names that share Norwood's style, for a brother or sister.
