Boy · #10,599 in 2026

Norton

Name: Popularity of the name Norton in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Norton, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#10,599

Peak Rank

#743 (1928)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

2020

Last Year

1928

Peak Year

#743

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Norton

Norton first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1928, when 74 Nortons were born — ranking #743 that year. As of 2026, Norton ranks #10,599 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Nortons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Norton

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

Norden
Morton
Morten
Nordin
Martin
Marten
Marton
Maarten
Naughton
Norteno
Noren
Nortons

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Norton

What does the name Norton mean?

Norton is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Norton in 2026?

In 2026, Norton ranks #10,599 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Norton most popular?

Norton reached its peak popularity in 1928, ranking #743 that year with 74 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Norton most popular?

Norton has historically been most popular in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Norton.

Is Norton a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Norton is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Norton?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Norton include Jarett, Demarco, Amit. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Norton

Norton is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Norton's peak popularity came in 1928 when it ranked #743. Use the chart and map above to compare Norton'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.