How Many People Are Named Norvell?

Complete statistics for the name Norvell: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Norvell
Rare
English surname used as a first name

Norvell is a very rare male name with origins tracing back to English surnames. Only 577 people named Norvell live in the US today, making up just 1 in 572,174 Americans. The majority of those named Norvell are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~3,533
Living in US
1 in 93,815
Americans
1936
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
English surname used as a first name
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Traditional
8
Life Path Number

Life-path number 8 symbolizes power, authority, and success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,155
Worldwide Bearers
#234,052
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
1,059
🇵🇭 Philippines
42
🇭🇳 Honduras
17
🇲🇽 Mexico
7
🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda
6
🇧🇲 Bermuda
4
🇬🇧 England
3
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
3
🇵🇪 Peru
3
🇵🇦 Panama
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
561 (97%)
♀ Female
16 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 79
25
Would be under 30 (2%)
254
Would be 30–60 (20%)
996
Would be over 60 (78%)

All 1,275 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1936

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
89
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
84

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Norvell Through the Generations

Norvell has been a stable presence in American naming trends since the early 20th century. Its peak popularity was in 1936 when 27 babies were given this name. Today, the name is predominantly held by older generations, with 78% of Norvells being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that the name is cherished among older Americans, maintaining its classic appeal despite its rarity.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 16
Missouri 11
Arkansas 5
Illinois 5
Louisiana 5

✨ Similar Names to Norvell

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Norvell's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Norvell

How Many People Have the Name Norvell?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,533 people in the United States currently share the name Norvell. That works out to roughly 1 in every 93,815 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Norvell a Common or Rare Name?

Norvell is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Norvell Mean?

Norvell means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Norvell in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Norvell Most Popular?

The name Norvell reached peak popularity in 1936, with 27 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Norvell?

Approximately 3,533 people named Norvell live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,533. That works out to roughly 1 in 93,815 Americans.

Is Norvell a rare name?

Norvell is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 93,815 Americans has this name.

What does the name Norvell mean?

Norvell means "English surname used as a first name" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Norvell more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Norvell are male and 3% are female.

When was Norvell most popular?

Norvell peaked in 1936 with 27 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,533
All-Time Births3,533
1 in X1 in 93,815
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age79
Peak Year1936
World Rank#234,052
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.