boy's name
Orvel
OR-vul (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,157
Orvel is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1972 it was given to 8 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 1919, when 56 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1888.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orvel Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 9 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 31 |
| 1910s | 271 |
| 1920s | 346 |
| 1930s | 228 |
| 1940s | 143 |
| 1950s | 77 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 8 |
How Popular Is Orvel?
In 1972, Orvel was given to 8 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 Orvel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orvel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orvel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orvel
- English OR-vul
Sibling Names for Orvel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orvel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orvel
How popular is the name Orvel?
In 1972, Orvel was given to 8 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 Orvel a girl's or a boy's name?
Orvel is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orvel?
Orvel has 2 syllables.
When was Orvel most popular?
Orvel peaked in 1919, when 56 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.