Orphus vs Orpheus
Side-by-side comparison of Orphus and Orpheus — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Orphus | Orpheus |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 11 | 76 |
| Peak Year | 1914 | 1968 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 11 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1960ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1896 | 1916 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Orphus | Orpheus |
|---|---|---|
| 1890ss | 5 | — |
| 1910ss | 6 | 5 |
| 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, 1896–1914.