Orley
boy nameOrley entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #677 in 1883, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#677
peak (1883)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #801 |
| 1890s | #978 |
| 1900s | #1097 |
| 1910s | #1919 |
| 1920s | #2416 |
| 1930s | #2433 |
| 1940s | #3040 |
| 1950s | #3626 |
| 1960s | #4048 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Orley are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Orley alive today was born around 1923, making them about 102 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orley in 2025?
- Orley is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Orley most popular?
- Orley peaked in 1883, reaching #677 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orley with classmates?
- Orley will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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