Total births
163
Girls' name · since 1920
Norvella
Norvella has 163 recorded births since 1920 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1964 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 163
- total births
- 1920–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
Norvella is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 163 have been recorded since 1920.
Social Security Administration records show Norvella recorded 163 times among girls since 1920, 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 1920 to 1968.
- 163 total births
- 1920–1968 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 25% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
163 girls have been named Norvella since 1920, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1968.
- 163
- total births
- 1920–1968
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 25%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
25% of everyone ever named Norvella was born in this single decade.
1964
Single peak year
10 babies were named Norvella in 1964 - its busiest year on record.
Norvella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norvella's SSA record in two at 1943 and the more recent half accounts for 51% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 49%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1964 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norvella at a glance
Last recorded 1968Peak year
1964
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1920
Norvella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1920–1968
- Peak year (1964)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 49 years of records
Norvella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Norvella's strongest decade.
40 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 25% of all-time use.
Norvella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
40 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
38 births
- 1950s
1950s
35 births
- 1960s
1960s
22 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 40 births (25% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norvella? ▼
163 babies have been named Norvella since 1920. It was last recorded in 1968. The peak year was 1964 with 10 births.
When was Norvella most popular? ▼
Norvella was most popular in the 1920s decade with 40 total births. The single peak year was 1964.
How long has the name Norvella been used? ▼
Records for Norvella go back to 1920, giving 49 years of history through 1968.
What names are similar to Norvella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Norma, Nora, Norah, Noreen, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Norvella's data
- Norvella's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (40 total births) through the 1960s (22) -- 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 Norvella
Nearby Names Like Norvella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norvella
Norma Girl
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Nora Girl
#22 193,138 births
Norah Girl
#223 33,869 births
Noreen Girl
#6411 20,108 births
Norine Girl
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Compare Norvella side by side: Norvella vs Norma Norvella vs Nora Norvella vs Norah
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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, 1920–1968 (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. "Norvella: Baby Name Since 1920 - 163 Births, Peak 1964." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norvella. 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 Norvella 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.