boy's name
Orange
OR-inj (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 616
Orange is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1920, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1881.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orange Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 76 |
| 1890s | 47 |
| 1900s | 40 |
| 1910s | 109 |
| 1920s | 151 |
| 1930s | 87 |
| 1940s | 73 |
| 1950s | 28 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Orange?
In 1971, Orange was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orange
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orange Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orange over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orange
- English OR-inj
Sibling Names for Orange
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orange — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orange
How popular is the name Orange?
In 1971, Orange was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Orange a girl's or a boy's name?
Orange is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orange?
Orange has 2 syllables.
When was Orange most popular?
Orange peaked in 1920, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.