Total births
964
Boys' name · since 1911
Norvin
Norvin has 964 recorded births since 1911 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #8360
- among boys today
- 964
- born since 1911
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
964 babies have been named Norvin since 1911, making it today's #8360 boys' name.
Norvin has 964 recorded births among boys since 1911, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #8360 as of the latest data, more common than 42% of boys, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1911 to 2025.
- #8360 among boys today
- 964 born since 1911
- 1920s peak decade
- 42% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Norvin is currently the #8360 boys' name in America, more common than 42% of boys - 964 born since 1911, peaking in the 1920s.
- #8360
- among boys today
- 964
- born since 1911
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 42%
- more common than other boys
Norvin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#8360
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 42% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
20% of everyone ever named Norvin was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
29 babies were named Norvin in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
How Norvin compares
964 Top 31% higher than 69% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Norvin's all-time total is 163% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Norvin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 964 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 29 | 23 | 22,252 |
Norvin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norvin's SSA record in two at 1952 and the more recent half accounts for 32% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 68%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1911, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 29, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norvin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1918
Current rank
#8,360
Active since
1911
Norvin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1911–2025
- Peak year (1918)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 115 years of records
Norvin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Norvin's strongest decade.
196 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 20% of all-time use.
Norvin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
153 births
- 1920s
1920s
196 births
- 1930s
1930s
157 births
- 1940s
1940s
136 births
- 1950s 76
1950s
76 births
- 1960s
1960s
80 births
- 1970s 30
1970s
30 births
- 1980s 24
1980s
24 births
- 1990s 20
1990s
20 births
- 2000s 39
2000s
39 births
- 2010s 15
2010s
15 births
- 2020s 38
2020s
38 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 196 births (20% of all-time use).
How Norvin 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 Norvin's total volume
Norvin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Norvin by state
Where Norvin concentrates geographically, total births since 1911
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 14 | 1.5% |
Kentucky share of Norvin's total US births 1.5%
14 of 964 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norvin? ▼
Norvin has been given to 964 babies in the U.S. since 1911, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #8360 as of the latest data. 29 babies were born in 1918, its single highest year.
When was Norvin most popular? ▼
Norvin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 196 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Norvin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Norvin are Kentucky (14 births).
How long has the name Norvin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Norvin since 1911 -- 115 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Norvin? ▼
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 Norvin's data
- Norvin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (196 total births); usage has since declined to 38 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Kentucky records the most Norvins (14 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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 Norvin
Nearby Names Like Norvin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norvin
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 Norvin side by side: Norvin vs Norman Norvin vs Norbert Norvin vs Norris
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Norvin
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, 1911–2025 (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. "Norvin: #8360 Boys' Name - 964 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norvin. 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 Norvin 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.