Norio is a Japanese masculine given name. It is derived from the kanji characters 紀 (Noriko) and 夫 (O), which together mean "courageous husband". The name Norio can also be written using different kanji characters, such as 栄夫 or 篤夫, both of which have similar meanings related to prosperity and sincerity.
The name Norio has been used in Japan for many centuries, but its popularity peaked during the early to mid-20th century. It was particularly common among babies born between the late 1930s and the late 1950s. Today, Norio is still used as a given name in Japan, but it has become less popular compared to other names.
There are no notable historical figures or famous personalities with the name Norio that have contributed to its popularity or significance. However, some people named Norio who have made contributions to various fields include:
* Norio Ohga (1934-2002), a businessman and former president of Sony Corporation.
* Norio Koizumi (born 1958), a film director and screenwriter known for his work in the horror genre.
* Norio Sasaki (born 1963), a former professional wrestler who competed in various promotions throughout Japan.
The statistics regarding the given name Norio show a consistent but relatively low number of births each year in the United States from 1921 to 1928. Specifically, there were 8 births in 1921, followed by 6 births in 1922, and then 5 births in 1928. Despite the fluctuations, the total number of births over this eight-year period is only 19, indicating that Norio was not a very common name during this time.