Holding steady.
Popularity of Norvell since 1905
Babies named Norvell per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1941, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norvell's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
| 1910s | 30 | 109 |
| 1920s | 49 | 144 |
| 1930s | 25 | 179 |
| 1940s | 13 | 176 |
| 1950s | 0 | 178 |
| 1960s | 0 | 134 |
| 1970s | 0 | 92 |
| 1980s | 0 | 84 |
| 1990s | 0 | 38 |
| 2000s | 0 | 13 |
| 2010s | 0 | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norvell is a rare given name with roots in English surnames. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1905, reaching its peak usage that same year. Since then, it has remained extremely uncommon, never entering the top 1000. The name is likely a variant of Norval or Norville, both of which have geographical origins meaning 'north settlement' or 'north town'. Norvell has a stable trajectory, with no significant revival in recent decades. It is virtually unused today, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with an early 20th-century feel.
Norvell is likely a variant of the Scottish surname Norval, which itself derives from a place name meaning 'north wall' or 'north field'. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Norville, an English surname from a place meaning 'north town'. As a given name, it has seen limited use, primarily in the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Norvell
Names that share Norvell's style, for a brother or sister.
