Orvel
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #704 in 1888
0 babies were named Orvel in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1888–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Orvel you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- HistoryOrvel first shows up in US birth records in 1888, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 137 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1888, when it reached #704.
About the name Orvel
Orvel is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-vel”. US birth records list Orvel for boys from 1888 to 1972, in 61 of those 85 years. Its best year was 1888, when it ranked #704 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1972, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 37 | 26,846 boys |
| 1890s | 8.5 | 117,647 boys |
| 1900s | 22 | 45,893 boys |
| 1910s | 38 | 26,490 boys |
| 1920s | 31 | 31,847 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,147 boys |
| 1940s | 10.0 | 100,301 boys |
| 1950s | 3.8 | 261,097 boys |
| 1960s | 1.7 | 598,802 boys |
| 1970s | 1.6 | 612,245 boys |
Other spellings of Orvel
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Orvel
What is the origin of the name Orvel?
Orvel has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Orvel a boy or girl name?
Orvel is a boy name.
How popular is the name Orvel?
Orvel is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1972. It peaked at #704 in 1888.