What origin is the name Northrop?

Northrop comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Northrop a popular name?

Northrop is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Northrop?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Northrop — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Northrop

Q: Is Northrop a rare name?

Yes. Northrop does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Northrop

Northrop

Boy

english

2 syllables

Northrop is an english boy's name meaning "An English habitational name that signifies someone who lived at or near a farm located to the north.".

Parents who choose Northrop pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English habitational name that signifies someone who lived at or near a farm located to the north.". At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English habitational name that signifies someone who lived at or near a farm located to the north.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Northrop

Very rare in US records

What does Northrop mean?

Northrop is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English habitational name that signifies someone who lived at or near a farm located to the north.".