Narvis
A modern invented name with no clear meaning or origin.
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Narvis. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Narvis today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Narvis births was 1927 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Narvis. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Narvis is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Narvis' were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Narvis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1927
7 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1950 SSA rank
#5,121
Tracked since 1921
Popularity
Narvis: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Narvis from the 1920s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 13 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Narvis remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Narvis by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Narvis during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Narvis' live
Origin
Meaning and history of Narvis
The name Narvis has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was prevalent in the Indian subcontinent during the Vedic period, dating back to around 1500-500 BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "narva," meaning "lake" or "pond." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a lake or a water body.
In ancient Hindu texts, such as the Puranas and the Mahabharata, there are references to characters with names similar to Narvis, though the exact spelling may vary. One such character is Narvair, a minor deity mentioned in the Vishnu Purana.
The earliest recorded use of the name Narvis can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when it was found inscribed on a stone tablet in the village of Narvar, located in the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan. This tablet recorded the names of local landowners and villagers.
One of the earliest historical figures known to have borne the name Narvis was Narvis Jain, a renowned Jain scholar and philosopher who lived in the 11th century CE. He was known for his contributions to the study of Jain scriptures and his works on logic and epistemology.
Another notable individual with the name Narvis was Narvis Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and chieftain from the Mewar region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his bravery and leadership in battles against the Mughal Empire.
In the 18th century, Narvis Devi was a prominent figure in the Maratha Empire, serving as a trusted advisor and confidante to the Peshwa, the prime minister of the empire. She was renowned for her political acumen and diplomatic skills.
Narvis Khan was a prominent military commander in the 19th century, serving under the Nizam of Hyderabad, a princely state in present-day southern India. He played a crucial role in several battles against the British East India Company during the Anglo-Nizam Wars.
While the name Narvis is not as common today as it once was, it still holds cultural and historical significance, particularly in parts of India where it has its roots. The name serves as a reminder of the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the region.
People
Narvis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Narvis as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Narvis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Narvis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Narvis going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Narvis a common name?
We classify Narvis as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 19 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Narvis most popular?
The single biggest year for Narvis was 1927, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Narvis is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Narvis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Narvis a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Narvis in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Narvis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Narvis in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Narvis can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Narvis?
See how many people share the name Narvis on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.