How popular is the name Narvel in 2025?

Narvel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Narvel most popular?

Narvel peaked in 1938, reaching #2646 among US boy names.

Narvel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Narvel entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2646 in 1938, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2646

peak (1938)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Narvel are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Narvel alive today was born around 1930, making them about 95 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Narvel in 2025?: Narvel is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Narvel most popular?: Narvel peaked in 1938, reaching #2646 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Narvel with classmates?: Narvel will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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