Norwood Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
English
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Norwood means 'north wood' in Old English.
Meaning of the Name Norwood
Norwood is an English name that is derived from the Old English words 'norð', meaning 'north', and 'wudu', meaning 'wood'. It is believed to have originated as a habitational name for someone who lived near a northern wood or forest. Norwood can also be a locational surname derived from the name of a place called Norwood or some similar variant in various parts of England.
Popularity of the Name Norwood
The popularity for the name Norwood peaked in popularity in the year 1921 with 79 births, which ranked number 1,572 out of 9,727 unique names for that year. Norwood had the most male births in 1921 with 79, which ranked number 745 out of 4,985 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Norwood
Popularity of Norwood by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Norwood. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Norwood in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Norwood is a great pick!
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