Orvel vs Orval
Side-by-side comparison of Orvel and Orval — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Orvel | Orval |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,157 | 7,915 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 56 | 304 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1888 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Orvel | Orval |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 9 | 141 |
| 1890ss | 10 | 223 |
| 1900ss | 31 | 365 |
| 1910ss | 271 | 2,004 |
| 1920ss | 346 | 2,284 |
| 1930ss | 228 | 1,213 |
| 1940ss | 143 | 851 |
| 1950ss | 77 | 461 |
| 1960ss | 34 | 211 |
| 1970ss | 8 | 103 |
| 1980ss | — | 35 |
| 1990ss | — | 24 |
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, 1888–1972.