Orville
boy name#6143 in 2025Orville entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #119 in 1913, ranks #6143 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6143
rank today
#119
peak (1913)
14
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #206 |
| 1890s | #175 |
| 1900s | #154 |
| 1910s | #134 |
| 1920s | #158 |
| 1930s | #214 |
| 1940s | #322 |
| 1950s | #488 |
| 1960s | #709 |
| 1970s | #1117 |
| 1980s | #1923 |
| 1990s | #3846 |
| 2000s | #6011 |
| 2010s | #7048 |
| 2020s | #6422 |
Living bearers
About 6,900 people named Orville are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orville alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orville in 2025?
- Orville ranks #6143 among US boy names in 2025, with 14 babies given the name.
- When was the name Orville most popular?
- Orville peaked in 1913, reaching #119 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orville with classmates?
- Orville will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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