Holding steady.
Popularity of Norvella since 1920
Babies named Norvella per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Norvella's real moment was 1934.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 38 |
| 1950s | 35 |
| 1960s | 22 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Norvella is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1920, a time when invented names were gaining popularity. It reached its peak usage in 1934, though it never entered the national top 1,000 rankings. The name is a classic example of early 20th-century name invention, combining syllables from established names like Nora and Ella to create a novel, melodic sound. Its trajectory has remained stable, with infrequent use persisting into recent years. Because it was never widely adopted in any particular state, its appeal remained scattered rather than regional. Norvella embodies the creative spirit of its era, offering a distinctive choice that hearkens back to a specific period of American naming history.
Norvella first appeared in the United States in the 1920s, with its peak usage in the 1930s. It is likely a coined name, combining the popular name elements 'Nor' (as in Nora or Norma) and 'vella' (as in Ella or Novella). It has no known historical roots, reflecting the early 20th-century trend of creating feminine names from fashionable prefixes and suffixes.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nora, Vella, Nell
Variants: Norvelle
Sibling names for Norvella
Names that share Norvella's style, for a brother or sister.
