Total births
1,158
Unisex name · since 1905
Norvell
Norvell has 1,158 recorded births since 1905 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1941 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,158
- total births
- 1905–2012
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
Norvell sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 1,158 recorded since 1905.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Norvell has been recorded 1,158 times among boys since 1905, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1905 to 2012.
- 1,158 total births
- 1905–2012 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 15% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,158 boys have been named Norvell since 1905, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 2012.
- 1,158
- total births
- 1905–2012
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 15%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
15% of everyone ever named Norvell was born in this single decade.
1941
Single peak year
27 babies were named Norvell in 1941 - its busiest year on record.
Norvell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norvell's SSA record in two at 1954 and the more recent half accounts for 40% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 60%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1905, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1941 peak of 27, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norvell at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1941
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1905
Norvell popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1905–2012
- Peak year (1941)
- 27
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Norvell popularity over time - girls
117 total births recorded since 1912 (Norvell as girls' name)
Norvell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Norvell's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 15% of all-time use.
Norvell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
109 births
- 1920s
1920s
144 births
- 1930s
1930s
179 births
- 1940s
1940s
176 births
- 1950s
1950s
178 births
- 1960s
1960s
134 births
- 1970s
1970s
92 births
- 1980s
1980s
84 births
- 1990s 38
1990s
38 births
- 2000s 13
2000s
13 births
- 2010s 6
2010s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 179 births (15% of all-time use).
How Norvell compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Norvell's total volume
Norvell vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Norvell by state
Where Norvell concentrates geographically, total births since 1905
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Missouri | | 11 | 0.9% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #4 | Texas | | 5 | 0.4% |
Missouri share of Norvell's total US births 0.9%
Even split
11 of 1,158 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norvell? ▼
Since 1905, Social Security records show 1,158 babies named Norvell. The most recent recorded year was 2012. Its busiest year on record was 1941, with 27 births.
When was Norvell most popular? ▼
Norvell was most popular in the 1930s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1941.
Where is Norvell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Norvell are Missouri (11 births), Illinois (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
Is Norvell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Norvell is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 1,158 births, and as a girl's name it has 117 births.
How long has the name Norvell been used? ▼
Norvell has been recorded in Social Security data since 1905, spanning 108 years of data through 2012.
What names are similar to Norvell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norman, Norbert, Norris, Normand, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Norvell's data
- Norvell's decade-level peak was the 1930s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Missouri records the most Norvells (11 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Missouri 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 Norvell
Nearby Names Like Norvell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norvell
Norman Boy
#1308 253,160 births
Norbert Boy
#6211 20,379 births
Norris Boy
#6202 16,456 births
Normand Boy
5,831 births
Norberto Boy
#4222 4,924 births
Compare Norvell side by side: Norvell vs Norman Norvell vs Norbert Norvell vs Norris
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1905–2012 (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. "Norvell: Baby Name Since 1905 - 1,158 Births, Peak 1941." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norvell. 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 Norvell 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 June 2026.