Total births
19
Girls' name · since 1921
Narvis
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 19 babies named Narvis, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 19
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
Narvis sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 19 recorded since 1921.
Social Security Administration records show Narvis recorded 19 times among girls since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1921 to 1950.
- 19 total births
- 1921–1950 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 68% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
19 girls have been named Narvis since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1950.
- 19
- total births
- 1921–1950
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 68%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
68% of everyone ever named Narvis was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
7 babies were named Narvis in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Narvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Narvis's SSA record in two at 1927 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Narvis at a glance
Last recorded 1950Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Narvis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1950
- Peak year (1927)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 30 years of records
Narvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Narvis's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 68% of all-time use.
Narvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
- 1950s
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 13 births (68% of all-time use).
Narvis by state
Where Narvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 5 | 26.3% |
South Carolina share of Narvis's total US births 26.3%
5 of 19 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Narvis? ▼
19 babies have been named Narvis since 1921. It was last recorded in 1950. The peak year was 1927 with 7 births.
When was Narvis most popular? ▼
Narvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
Where is Narvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Narvis are South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Narvis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Narvis since 1921 -- 30 years through the most recent 1950 data.
What names are similar to Narvis? ▼
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 Narvis's data
- Narvis's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (13 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- South Carolina records the most Narviss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- 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 Narvis
Nearby Names Like Narvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Narvis
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 Narvis side by side: Narvis vs Nariah Narvis vs Nariyah Narvis vs Nara
Related Names
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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, 1921–1950 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Narvis: Baby Name Since 1921 - 19 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/narvis. 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 Narvis 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.