Holding steady.
Popularity of Narvel since 1916
Babies named Narvel per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 11 |
| 1920s | 51 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 12 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 11 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Narvel is a rare American coinage that first appeared in Social Security records in 1916. It reached its peak in 1927, but even then it never entered the top 1,000 names. Its trajectory shows a stable but minuscule level of use. The name is likely a variant of Marvel or a shortening of names like Narvin. No top states are associated with its use. Parents considering unusual early 20th-century names may find Narvel distinctive.
Narvel is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a variant of Marvel (itself from the English word 'marvel', meaning 'wonder'), or a diminutive or blend of names such as Narvin or Marvin. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1916, with peak usage in the late 1920s, but has never been common.
Sibling names for Narvel
Names that share Narvel's style, for a brother or sister.
