Norville is a unique, historic given name of French origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'nor' meaning 'north' and 'wulf' meaning 'wolf'. It was first used as a surname in France, evolving into a forename over time. The name Norville reached its peak popularity in the late 19th century but remains rare today, contributing to its distinctive charm.
The name Norville experienced a notable peak in popularity between 1916 and 1925 with the highest number of births recorded in 1925 (14 births). However, after 1928, there was a significant decline, with fewer than 10 births per year until it reached its lowest point in several decades in 1970 with only 5 births. Overall, over the course of these years, there were a total of 324 recorded births with this name.