Boy · #4,067 in 2026

Normon

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.

Current Rank
#4,067
Peak Rank
#2,132 (1924)
Total Babies
263
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1914
First Year
1961
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#2132
Peak Rank
263
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Normon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.

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Origin & history
Zantac 300 mg tablets from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) as sold in Australia Ranitidine was first prepared in England as AH19065 by John Bradshaw in the summer of 1977 in the Ware research laboratories of Allen and Hanburys , part of the former Glaxo organisation. Its development was a response to the first in class histamine H 2 receptor antagonist, cimetidine , developed by Sir James Black at Smith, Kline and French , and launched in the United Kingdom as Tagamet in November 1976. Both companies eventually merged as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), following a sequence of mergers and acquisitions, starting w

The Story of Normon

Normon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 15 Normons were born — ranking #2,132 that year. As of 2026, Normon ranks #4,067 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 263 Normons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Normon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Normon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Normon

What does the name Normon mean?
Ranitidine, sold under the brand name Zantac among others, is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. It is used in the treatment of peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Zollinger–Ellison syndrome. It can be given by mouth, injection into a muscle, or injection into a vein.
How popular is Normon in 2026?
In 2026, Normon ranks #4,067 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Normon most popular?
Normon reached its peak popularity in 1924, ranking #2,132 that year with 15 babies given the name.
Is Normon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Normon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Normon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Normon include Worthy, Littleton, Jeptha. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Normon

Normon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 263 births in the dataset. Normon's peak popularity came in 1924 when it ranked #2,132. Use the chart and map above to compare Normon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.