Norvell
Every Norvell since 1905 — 1,275 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Norvell
Norvell is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1905, 1,275 American babies have been named Norvell — about 91% boys and 9% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1936, when 27 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Norvell stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Norvell year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,848 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 6 | #12,145 |
| 2007 | — | — | 7 | #10,577 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | — | — |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,882 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,952 |
| 1985 | — | — | 12 | #3,742 |
| 1980 | — | — | 6 | #6,025 |
| 1975 | — | — | 8 | #4,193 |
| 1970 | — | — | 12 | #2,837 |
| 1965 | — | — | 16 | #2,052 |
| 1960 | — | — | 14 | #2,285 |
| 1955 | — | — | 13 | #2,284 |
| 1950 | — | — | 18 | #1,792 |
| 1945 | — | — | 12 | #2,099 |
| 1940 | 6 | #4,224 | 13 | #2,057 |
| 1935 | — | — | 20 | #1,574 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #2,039 |
| 1925 | — | — | 24 | #1,567 |
| 1920 | 5 | #5,564 | 9 | #3,139 |
| 1915 | — | — | 12 | #2,263 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | 5 | #1,371 |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Norvell in 2025?
Norvell did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Norvell?
1,275 babies have been named Norvell in the United States since 1905, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Norvell most popular?
Norvell peaked in 1936, when 27 newborns received the name.
Is Norvell a boy or girl name?
Norvell is used for both: about 9% of babies named Norvell have been girls and 91% boys.
Is the name Norvell rising or falling?
Norvell has been roughly stable over the past decade.