Total births
13
Girls' name · since 1921
Norvis
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 13 babies named Norvis, peaking in 1923. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 13
- total births
- 1921–1923
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
13 girls have been named Norvis since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Norvis has 13 recorded births among girls since 1921, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, 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 1921 to 1923.
- 13 total births
- 1921–1923 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
13 girls have been named Norvis since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1923.
- 13
- total births
- 1921–1923
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Norvis was born in this single decade.
1923
Single peak year
7 babies were named Norvis in 1923 - its busiest year on record.
Norvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Norvis's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1921, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1923 peak of 7, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Norvis at a glance
Last recorded 1923Peak year
1923
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Norvis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1923
- Peak year (1923)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 3 years of records
Norvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Norvis's strongest decade.
13 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Norvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
13 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 13 births (100% of all-time use).
Norvis by state
Where Norvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1921
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 5 | 38.5% |
Texas share of Norvis's total US births 38.5%
5 of 13 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Norvis? ▼
Norvis has been given to 13 babies in the U.S. since 1921, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 1923. 7 babies were born in 1923, its single highest year.
When was Norvis most popular? ▼
Norvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 13 total births. The single peak year was 1923.
Where is Norvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Norvis are Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Norvis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Norvis since 1921 -- 3 years through the most recent 1923 data.
What names are similar to Norvis? ▼
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 Norvis's data
- Texas records the most Norviss (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Norvis
Nearby Names Like Norvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Norvis
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 Norvis side by side: Norvis vs Norma Norvis vs Nora Norvis vs Norah
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1921–1923 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Norvis: Baby Name Since 1921 - 13 Births, Peak 1923." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/norvis. 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 Norvis 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.