Unisex · #4,574 in 2026

Narvell

Current Rank
#4,574
Peak Rank
#3,782 (1939)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,782 (26 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,175 (22 total)
👧As Girl Name
1916
First Year
1944
Last Year
1939
Peak Year
#3782
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1937
First Year
2015
Last Year
1937
Peak Year
#3175
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active

The Story of Narvell

As a girl name

Narvell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1939, when 6 Narvells were born — ranking #3,782 that year. As of 2026, Narvell ranks #4,574 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Narvells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Narvell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1937, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1937, when 6 Narvells were born — ranking #3,175 that year. As of 2026, Narvell ranks #12,084 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Narvells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Narvell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Narvell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Narvell

What does the name Narvell mean?
Narvell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Narvell in 2026?
In 2026, Narvell ranks #4,574 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Narvell most popular?
Narvell reached its peak popularity in 1939, ranking #3,782 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Narvell a unisex name?
Yes — Narvell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 54% of Narvells assigned female and 46% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Narvell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Narvell include Rhelda, Farrel, Marth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Narvell

Narvell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Narvell's peak popularity came in 1939 when it ranked #3,782. Use the chart and map above to compare Narvell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.