Norvell is a name of American origin, derived from Old Norse elements 'norðr' meaning 'north' and 'veldr' meaning 'power'. It was most popular during the early 20th century but has since become quite rare. The name Norvell is associated with strength, power, and northern heritage.
The name Norvell experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with a total of 1158 babies named Norvell between 1905 and 2012. The peak years for the name were 1936 to 1941, during which there were consistently high numbers of births (ranging from 20 to 27 per year). However, after 1948, the number of annual births named Norvell began to decline steadily, with some years recording as few as five or six births.