Orpheus vs Orphus
Side-by-side comparison of Orpheus and Orphus — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Orpheus | Orphus |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 76 | 11 |
| Peak Year | 1968 | 1914 |
| Peak Year Births | 11 | 6 |
| Peak Decade | 1960ss | 1910ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1916 | 1896 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Orpheus | Orphus |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1910ss | 5 | 6 |
| 1920ss | 11 | — |
| 1960ss | 27 | — |
| 1970ss | 21 | — |
| 1980ss | 12 | — |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1916–1987.