Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Norvin since 1911
Babies named Norvin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 153 |
| 1920s | 196 |
| 1930s | 157 |
| 1940s | 136 |
| 1950s | 76 |
| 1960s | 80 |
| 1970s | 30 |
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s | 38 |
Meaning & origin
Norvin is a rare name that saw its highest usage in the 1910s, peaking in 1914. By 2025, it was given to only about 1 in 284,679 boys, placing it at rank 10,695. Despite its decline in popularity, Norvin has maintained a steady presence since first being recorded in 1911. The name's construction echoes early 20th-century naming trends, where elements from established names like Norman were combined with fashionable suffixes. Its simplicity and vintage feel may appeal to parents seeking a classic but uncommon name.
Norvin appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed from the first part of names like Norman and the suffix '-vin'. It may also be a variant of Norwin, an Old English name composed of 'north' (norr) and 'wine' (friend). The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1910s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nor, Vin
Sibling names for Norvin
Names that share Norvin's style, for a brother or sister.
