Norvin: Name Popularity, History & Rankings (1880

By decade. Change compares yearly averages, so the current partial decade is on equal footing. Best rank is the name's best yearly rank within the decade.

Decade	Boys	Per year	Change	Best rank
1880s	–	–	–	–
1890s	–	–	–	–
1900s	–	–	–	–
1910s	153	15	–	#1,336
1920s	196	20	+28%	#1,537
1930s	157	16	-20%	#1,513
1940s	136	14	-13%	#1,591
1950s	76	8	-44%	#2,111
1960s	80	8	+5%	#2,635
1970s	30	3	-62%	#3,620
1980s	24	2	-20%	#5,578
1990s	20	2	-17%	#6,475
2000s	39	4	+95%	#7,450
2010s	15	2	-62%	#8,605
2020s (to 2025)	38	6	+322%	#8,540

Decade

Boys

Per year

Change

Best rank

1880s

–

1890s

–

1900s

–

1910s

153

–

#1,336

1920s

196

+28%

#1,537

1930s

157

-20%

#1,513

1940s

136

-13%

#1,591

1950s

-44%

#2,111

1960s

+5%

#2,635

1970s

-62%

#3,620

1980s

-20%

#5,578

1990s

-17%

#6,475

2000s

+95%

#7,450

2010s

-62%

#8,605

2020s (to 2025)

+322%

#8,540

The story of Norvin

Norvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #11,621 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.

Since 1911, 964 American babies have been named Norvin. Its peak came in 1918, when 29 newborns received the name, the signature sound of the 1910s.

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 Norvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

How old are people named Norvin?

The median living Norvin is about 60 years old; half are between 26 and 76. An estimated 400 people named Norvin are alive in the United States today.

Estimated from births per year and Social Security period life tables; an approximation of the living age distribution, by age in years.

Norvin year by year

Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.

Year	Boys	Boys rank
2025	6	#11,621
2024	9	#8,789
2023	5	#13,601
2022	9	#8,795
2021	–	–
2020	9	#8,540
2019	–	–
2018	–	–
2017	–	–
2016	–	–
2015	–	–
2014	9	#8,605
2013	–	–
2012	–	–
2011	6	#11,865
2010	–	–
2009	–	–
2008	–	–
2007	11	#7,450
2006	–	–
2005	5	#12,805
2004	7	#9,661
2003	5	#12,210
2002	6	#10,297
2001	5	#11,815
2000	–	–
1995	–	–
1990	–	–
1985	–	–
1980	5	#6,982
1975	6	#5,268
1970	5	#5,235
1965	5	#4,282
1960	8	#3,257
1955	15	#2,111
1950	6	#3,583
1945	10	#2,347
1940	11	#2,276
1935	15	#1,898
1930	17	#1,873
1925	17	#1,989
1920	19	#1,863
1915	23	#1,441
1910	–	–
1905	–	–
1900	–	–
1895	–	–
1890	–	–
1885	–	–
1880	–	–

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Norvin, drawn from the same Social Security data as the charts above.

How old is the average Norvin?

The median living Norvin is about 60 years old. Half of all living Norvins are between 26 and 76 years old.

How many people named Norvin are alive today?

An estimated 400 people named Norvin are alive in the United States, based on 964 recorded births and Social Security life tables.

How popular is the name Norvin in 2025?

Norvin ranked #11,621 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Norvin?

964 babies have been named Norvin in the United States since 1911, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Norvin most popular?

Norvin peaked in 1918, when 29 newborns received the name.

Is Norvin a boy or girl name?

Norvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name: 100% of babies with the name.

Is the name Norvin rising or falling?

Norvin is on the rise, noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.

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Norvin popularity over time

The story of Norvin

How old are people named Norvin?

Norvin year by year

Frequently asked questions

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