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Orell

boy name

Orell entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2629 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

Popularity 19152025

19151979
US babies named Orell per year from 1915 to 2025
rank today
#2629
peak (1936)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share

Rank by decade

DecadeAverage rank
1910s#3653
1920s#3755
1930s#3038
1940s#3136
1950s#3419
1970s#6056

Living bearers

Fewer than a hundred people named Orell are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Orell alive today was born around 1929, making them about 96 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

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Frequently asked questions

How popular is the name Orell in 2025?
Orell is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Orell most popular?
Orell peaked in 1936, reaching #2629 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Orell with classmates?
Orell will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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