boy's name
Orvis
OR-vis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 940
Orvis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1961 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 1920, when 44 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1885.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orvis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1960s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 207 |
| 1920s | 315 |
| 1930s | 196 |
| 1940s | 131 |
| 1950s | 52 |
| 1960s | 15 |
How Popular Is Orvis?
In 1961, Orvis 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 Orvis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orvis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orvis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orvis
- English OR-vis
Sibling Names for Orvis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orvis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orvis
How popular is the name Orvis?
In 1961, Orvis 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 Orvis a girl's or a boy's name?
Orvis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orvis?
Orvis has 2 syllables.
When was Orvis most popular?
Orvis peaked in 1920, when 44 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.