Total births
24
Unisex name · since 1916
Norvelle
24 babies named Norvelle in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1923. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 24
- total births
- 1916–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
24 girls have been named Norvelle since 1916, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Norvelle has been recorded 24 times among girls since 1916, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1936.
- 24 total births
- 1916–1936 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
24 girls have been named Norvelle since 1916, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1936.
- 24
- total births
- 1916–1936
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Norvelle was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
8 babies were named Norvelle in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Norvelle's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norvelle's SSA record in two at 1924 and the more recent half accounts for 46% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 54%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 8, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norvelle at a glance
Last recorded 1936Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Norvelle popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1936
- Peak year (1923)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Norvelle popularity over time - boys
16 total births recorded since 1928 (Norvelle as boys' name)
Norvelle by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Norvelle's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Norvelle births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 5
1910s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
14 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 14 births (58% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norvelle? ▼
24 babies have been named Norvelle since 1916. It was last recorded in 1936. The peak year was 1923 with 8 births.
When was Norvelle most popular? ▼
Norvelle was most popular in the 1920s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Is Norvelle a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Norvelle is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 24 births, and as a boy's name it has 16 births.
How long has the name Norvelle been used? ▼
Records for Norvelle go back to 1916, giving 21 years of history through 1936.
What names are similar to Norvelle? ▼
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 Norvelle's data
- Norvelle's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (14 total births) through the 1930s (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 Norvelle
Nearby Names Like Norvelle
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norvelle
Norma Girl
#2559 278,071 births
Nora Girl
#22 193,138 births
Norah Girl
#223 33,869 births
Noreen Girl
#6411 20,108 births
Norine Girl
#15334 5,242 births
Compare Norvelle side by side: Norvelle vs Norma Norvelle vs Nora Norvelle vs Norah
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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, 1916–1936 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Norvelle: Baby Name Since 1916 - 24 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norvelle. 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 Norvelle 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.