Norvel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Norvel is an Old French name that means 'from the north valley'. It has evolved from Norval to Norvel. The name is associated with uniqueness and has been used since the early 20th century, with no biblical relevance.
The name Norvel is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Norvel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Norvel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1874th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1800th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2653rd out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4752nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 14347th out of 16616 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Norvel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Norvel"
Pronunciation
/ˈnɔːrvəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Norvel is derived from the Old French name 'Norval', which means 'from the north valley'.
Meaning
from the north valley
Language Evolution
Norval, Norvel
Historical Usage
The name Norvel gained popularity in the early 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Variants & Derivatives
Norval, Norvelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Norvel is considered an uncommon name but carries a unique and vintage appeal.
Famous People
Norvel Lee, an American civil rights activist and educator., Norvel O. Smith, an American football player.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Norvel"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Norvel"
"Norvel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1874th of 7545 | 279 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1800th of 6773 | 294 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2653rd of 7552 | 182 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 4752nd of 10718 | 75 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 14347th of 16616 | 10 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Norvel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
60.95% 863rd/1416 |
- |
81.45% 1927th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Norvel" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Norvel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Norvel" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.