Norton
Norton: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɔɹtən/ · [ˈnɔɹɾn̩]
Meaning and origin of Norton
Root meaning: “north”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Old English norþ (“north”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). The parish in New Brunswick is named after Norton, Massachusetts.
How popular is Norton?
Since 1880, 2,310 boys in the U.S. have been named Norton. Its highest rank for boys was #711 in 1897. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Norton FAQ
What does the name Norton mean?
Norton traces back to a root meaning "north". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Old English norþ (“north”) + tūn (“enclosure; settlement, town”). The parish in New Brunswick is named after Norton, Massachusetts.
What is the origin of the name Norton?
Norton is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Norton?
Since 1880, 2,310 boys in the U.S. have been named Norton. Its highest rank for boys was #711 in 1897. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Norton a boy or girl name?
Norton is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 0 girls and 2,310 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.