Norvell
Norvell is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Norman's town or northern well.
Origin and history
Norvell is a given name derived from an English surname of Norman French or Old English habitational origin. It traditionally meant 'from the Norman estate' or 'north well'. Though historically used in the United States during the early 20th century, it is now extremely rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,158 babies in the United States have been named Norvell since 1880. It ranks #3536 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (42.3 %)
- IL (19.2 %)
- LA (19.2 %)
- TX (19.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 109 |
| 1920-1930 | 144 |
| 1930-1940 | 179 |
| 1940-1950 | 176 |
| 1950-1960 | 178 |
| 1960-1970 | 134 |
| 1970-1980 | 92 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 38 |
| 2000-2010 | 13 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Norvell
- Norvell Page: Author, Novelist
Fun facts
- The surname Norvell derived from Norman French placenames like Normanville as well as English place names indicating a northern spring.
- Norvell achieved its highest popularity in the United States in the early 20th century but has since become an uncommon given name.