Norval
boy nameNorval entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #631 in 1887, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#631
peak (1887)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #863 |
| 1890s | #822 |
| 1900s | #934 |
| 1910s | #835 |
| 1920s | #842 |
| 1930s | #962 |
| 1940s | #1252 |
| 1950s | #1878 |
| 1960s | #2647 |
| 1970s | #4289 |
| 1980s | #4839 |
Living bearers
About 500 people named Norval are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Norval alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Norval in 2025?
- Norval is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Norval most popular?
- Norval peaked in 1887, reaching #631 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Norval with classmates?
- Norval will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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