unisex name
Orell
or-EL (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 202
Orell is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 22% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1979 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 1921, when 16 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Orell Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 43 |
| 1920s | 81 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 25 |
| 1950s | 13 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
How Popular Is Orell?
In 1979, Orell 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 Orell
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orell Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orell over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orell
- English or-EL
Sibling Names for Orell
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orell — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orell
How popular is the name Orell?
In 1979, Orell 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 Orell a girl's or a boy's name?
Orell is used for both girls and boys. About 22% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Orell?
Orell has 2 syllables.
When was Orell most popular?
Orell peaked in 1921, when 16 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.