boy's name
Orvan
OR-vun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 143
Orvan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1950 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 1926, when 11 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orvan Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1950s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 36 |
| 1920s | 62 |
| 1930s | 40 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 |
How Popular Is Orvan?
In 1950, Orvan 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 Orvan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
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How to Say Orvan
- English OR-vun
Sibling Names for Orvan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orvan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orvan
How popular is the name Orvan?
In 1950, Orvan 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 Orvan a girl's or a boy's name?
Orvan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orvan?
Orvan has 2 syllables.
When was Orvan most popular?
Orvan peaked in 1926, when 11 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.