How Many People Are Named Norville?

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

Norville
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Norville is a rare, vintage name that's been around since the early 20th century; only 58 people in the US today carry it, making up just 1 in 5,656,955 Americans. The vast majority of those named Norville are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker.

~1,507
Living in US
1 in 219,940
Americans
1925
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

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

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

🌍 Worldwide Usage

435
Worldwide Bearers
#411,176
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
269
🇵🇭 Philippines
37
🇯🇲 Jamaica
27
🇬🇾 Guyana
24
🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
19
🇨🇦 Canada
14
🇱🇨 Saint Lucia
9
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
8
🇻🇬 British Virgin Islands
6
🇬🇧 England
5

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
58 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
5
Would be 30–60 (2%)
319
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 324 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: 1925

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
74
Classic Feel
75
Modern Appeal
25
International
73

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

📜 Norville Through the Generations

Norville, a name steeped in history, saw its peak popularity in 1925 with 14 births. Over the decades, it's maintained a stable presence, though it's now predominantly associated with older generations. With 319 individuals over 60, it's clear that Norville is a name that resonates with the past, embodying a sense of tradition and heritage.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 5

✨ Similar Names to Norville

🌿 Related Names by Origin

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

📄 About the Name Norville

How Many People Have the Name Norville?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,507 people in the United States currently share the name Norville. That works out to roughly 1 in every 219,940 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Norville a Common or Rare Name?

Norville is classified as Very 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 Norville Mean?

Norville means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" 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 Norville in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Norville Most Popular?

The name Norville reached peak popularity in 1925, with 14 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 Norville?

Approximately 1,507 people named Norville live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,507. That works out to roughly 1 in 219,940 Americans.

Is Norville a rare name?

Norville is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 219,940 Americans has this name.

What does the name Norville mean?

Norville means "English occupational surname (one who rides)" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Norville more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Norville are male and 0% are female.

When was Norville most popular?

Norville peaked in 1925 with 14 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 US1,507
All-Time Births1,507
1 in X1 in 219,940
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1925
World Rank#411,176
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.