boy's name
Orley
OR-lee (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 465
Orley is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1963 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 1918, when 25 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orley Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 52 |
| 1890s | 6 |
| 1900s | 11 |
| 1910s | 102 |
| 1920s | 142 |
| 1930s | 82 |
| 1940s | 48 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
How Popular Is Orley?
In 1963, Orley 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.
Where Orley Is Used
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 Orley
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orley Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orley over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orley
- English OR-lee
Sibling Names for Orley
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orley — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orley
How popular is the name Orley?
In 1963, Orley 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 Orley a girl's or a boy's name?
Orley is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orley?
Orley has 2 syllables.
When was Orley most popular?
Orley peaked in 1918, when 25 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.