Total births
26
Unisex name · since 1916
Narvell
Narvell has 26 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1939 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 26
- total births
- 1916–1944
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
Narvell is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 26 have been recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Narvell recorded 26 times among girls since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1930s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1944.
- 26 total births
- 1916–1944 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 42% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
26 girls have been named Narvell since 1916, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1944.
- 26
- total births
- 1916–1944
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 42%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
42% of everyone ever named Narvell was born in this single decade.
1939
Single peak year
6 babies were named Narvell in 1939 - its busiest year on record.
Narvell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Narvell splits its recorded history at 1932: 62% of all births land in the more recent half, 38% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1939 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Narvell at a glance
Last recorded 1944Peak year
1939
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Narvell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1944
- Peak year (1939)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Narvell popularity over time - boys
22 total births recorded since 1937 (Narvell as boys' name)
Narvell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Narvell's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 42% of all-time use.
Narvell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1930s
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 11 births (42% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narvell? ▼
Narvell has been given to 26 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1944. 6 babies were born in 1939, its single highest year.
When was Narvell most popular? ▼
Narvell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1939.
Is Narvell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Narvell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 26 births, and as a boy's name it has 22 births.
How long has the name Narvell been used? ▼
Narvell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 29 years of data through 1944.
What names are similar to Narvell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nariah, Nariyah, Nara, Narissa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Narvell's data
- Narvell's usage has stayed within range of its 1930s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Narvell
Nearby Names Like Narvell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narvell
Nariah Girl
#1629 3,521 births
Nariyah Girl
#1769 2,127 births
Nara Girl
#2491 1,052 births
Narissa Girl
784 births
Narda Girl
656 births
Compare Narvell side by side: Narvell vs Nariah Narvell vs Nariyah Narvell vs Nara
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1916–1944 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Narvell: Baby Name Since 1916 - 26 Births, Peak 1939." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narvell. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Narvell draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.