Holding steady.
Popularity of Norvel since 1906
Babies named Norvel per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norvel's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 10 |
| 1910s | 129 |
| 1920s | 173 |
| 1930s | 171 |
| 1940s | 146 |
| 1950s | 91 |
| 1960s | 72 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norvel is an extremely rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1906 and never appearing in the top 1,000 rankings. The name has remained stable in its obscurity, with no peak in popularity after its initial year. Norvel is almost certainly a variant of the Scottish name Norval, which itself derives from a place meaning 'north valley'. While no top states are recorded for Norvel, its usage appears to be spread thinly across the country. The name's uniqueness and simple sound may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet straightforward name with possible Scottish roots.
Norvel is most likely a variant of the Scottish name Norval, which is derived from a place meaning 'north valley' (from Old English 'norð' and 'valr'). The name Norval was used in Scotland and later adopted in the United States. Norvel appears in U.S. records sporadically, possibly as a modern spelling variant or a surname turned given name.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Norval
Sibling names for Norvel
Names that share Norvel's style, for a brother or sister.
