Norval Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationNOR-val / ˈnɔːrvəlScottish; English
Meaning
Scottish: North valley; English: from the north valley
Historical & Cultural Background
Norval is a name of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning 'north valley'. It has been used in various English-speaking countries, particularly in Scotland. The name is relatively uncommon and has historical roots in Scottish geography.
Trend Summary
Norval has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Norval was first seen in the United States in 1880. Norval has ranked as high as #789 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, and Minnesota. In the past 5 years the name Norval has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Norval (1945)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1887 | 9 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 7 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1900 | 10 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 8 |
| 1905 | 5 |
| 1906 | 12 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 13 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 27 |
| 1913 | 36 |
| 1914 | 38 |
| 1915 | 61 |
| 1916 | 71 |
| 1917 | 74 |
| 1918 | 84 |
| 1919 | 58 |
| 1920 | 61 |
| 1921 | 65 |
| 1922 | 61 |
| 1923 | 67 |
| 1924 | 62 |
| 1925 | 72 |
| 1926 | 68 |
| 1927 | 61 |
| 1928 | 60 |
| 1929 | 62 |
| 1930 | 62 |
| 1931 | 49 |
| 1932 | 54 |
| 1933 | 54 |
| 1934 | 44 |
| 1935 | 47 |
| 1936 | 37 |
| 1937 | 44 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1939 | 30 |
| 1940 | 44 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1942 | 39 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1944 | 33 |
| 1945 | 33 |
| 1946 | 26 |
| 1947 | 34 |
| 1948 | 29 |
| 1949 | 17 |
| 1950 | 16 |
| 1951 | 23 |
| 1952 | 24 |
| 1953 | 27 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 30 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 16 |
| 1960 | 11 |
| 1961 | 12 |
| 1962 | 16 |
| 1963 | 11 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1965 | 11 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 8 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 9 |