boy's name
Orval
OR-vul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 7,928
Orval is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1995 it was given to 7 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 304 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orval Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1990s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 141 |
| 1890s | 223 |
| 1900s | 365 |
| 1910s | 2,009 |
| 1920s | 2,291 |
| 1930s | 1,213 |
| 1940s | 851 |
| 1950s | 461 |
| 1960s | 212 |
| 1970s | 103 |
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 24 |
How Popular Is Orval?
In 1995, Orval was given to 7 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 Orval
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orval Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orval over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orval
- English OR-vul
Sibling Names for Orval
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orval — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orval
How popular is the name Orval?
In 1995, Orval was given to 7 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 Orval a girl's or a boy's name?
Orval is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orval?
Orval has 2 syllables.
When was Orval most popular?
Orval peaked in 1918, when 304 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.