Orvel vs Orvil
Side-by-side comparison of Orvel and Orvil — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Orvel | Orvil |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 1,157 | 1,935 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1921 |
| Peak Year Births | 56 | 86 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1888 | 1897 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Orvel | Orvil |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | 9 | — |
| 1890ss | 10 | 20 |
| 1900ss | 31 | 38 |
| 1910ss | 271 | 425 |
| 1920ss | 346 | 595 |
| 1930ss | 228 | 384 |
| 1940ss | 143 | 242 |
| 1950ss | 77 | 126 |
| 1960ss | 34 | 65 |
| 1970ss | 8 | 29 |
| 1980ss | — | 6 |
| 1990ss | — | 5 |
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.