Boy · #3,147 in 2026

Norvan

Name: Popularity of the name Norvan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Norvan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,147

Peak Rank

#3,175 (1923)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1923

First Year

1936

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#3175

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Norvan

The earliest SSA record of Norvan as a baby boy name dates back to 1923, when 8 babies received it. 1923 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Norvan — #3,175 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 77% of all recorded Norvans. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1936 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 26 Norvans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Norvan

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

Morven
Morvan
Marven
Noren
Nerven
Marvin
Narva
Navane
Marvyn
Norium
Norton
Niven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Norvan

What does the name Norvan mean?

Norvan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1923. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Norvan in 2026?

In 2026, Norvan ranks #3,147 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Norvan most popular?

Norvan reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #3,175 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Norvan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Norvan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Norvan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Norvan include Rolley, Tip, Edo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Norvan

Norvan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1923 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Norvan's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #3,175. Use the chart and map above to compare Norvan'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.