Orpha
girl nameOrpha entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #263 in 1885, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
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rank today
#263
peak (1885)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #301 |
| 1890s | #319 |
| 1900s | #381 |
| 1910s | #483 |
| 1920s | #642 |
| 1930s | #913 |
| 1940s | #1641 |
| 1950s | #2979 |
| 1960s | #4785 |
| 1970s | #7296 |
| 1980s | #9419 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
| 2000s | #16114 |
| 2010s | #15589 |
| 2020s | #13477 |
Living bearers
About 700 people named Orpha are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orpha alive today was born around 1918, making them about 107 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orpha in 2025?
- Orpha is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Orpha most popular?
- Orpha peaked in 1885, reaching #263 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Orpha with classmates?
- Orpha will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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