Total births
41
Unisex name · since 1919
Novell
41 babies named Novell in U.S. Social Security records since 1919, with the highest year being 1922. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 41
- total births
- 1919–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
Novell sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 41 recorded since 1919.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Novell has been recorded 41 times among girls since 1919, 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 1919 to 1932.
- 41 total births
- 1919–1932 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 66% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
41 girls have been named Novell since 1919, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1932.
- 41
- total births
- 1919–1932
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 66%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
66% of everyone ever named Novell was born in this single decade.
1922
Single peak year
10 babies were named Novell in 1922 - its busiest year on record.
Novell's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Novell's SSA record in two at 1925 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1925, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1922 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Novell at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1922
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1919
Novell popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1919–1932
- Peak year (1922)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 14 years of records
Novell popularity over time - boys
10 total births recorded since 2016 (Novell as boys' name)
Novell by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Novell's strongest decade.
27 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 66% of all-time use.
Novell births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 8
1910s
8 births
- 1920s
1920s
27 births
- 1930s 6
1930s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 27 births (66% of all-time use).
Novell by state
Where Novell concentrates geographically, total births since 1919
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 6 | 14.6% |
Texas share of Novell's total US births 14.6%
6 of 41 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Novell? ▼
41 babies have been named Novell since 1919. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1922 with 10 births.
When was Novell most popular? ▼
Novell was most popular in the 1920s decade with 27 total births. The single peak year was 1922.
Where is Novell most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Novell are Texas (6 births).
Is Novell a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Novell is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 41 births, and as a boy's name it has 10 births.
How long has the name Novell been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Novell since 1919 -- 14 years through the most recent 1932 data.
What names are similar to Novell? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nova, Novella, Novalee, Novah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Novell's data
- Novell's decade-level peak was the 1920s (27 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1930s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Novells (6 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 Novell
Nearby Names Like Novell
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Novell
Nova Girl
#39 55,783 births
Novella Girl
#3518 6,272 births
Novalee Girl
#743 4,567 births
Novah Girl
#889 3,469 births
Novaleigh Girl
#1794 1,451 births
Compare Novell side by side: Novell vs Nova Novell vs Novella Novell vs Novalee
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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, 1919–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Novell: Baby Name Since 1919 - 41 Births, Peak 1922." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/novell. 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 Novell 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.