Orvan
boy nameOrvan entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2566 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2566
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3213 |
| 1920s | #3337 |
| 1930s | #3182 |
| 1950s | #3681 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Orvan are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Orvan alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orvan in 2025?
- Orvan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Orvan most popular?
- Orvan peaked in 1926, reaching #2566 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orvan with classmates?
- Orvan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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