Orvell vs Orval
Side-by-side comparison of Orvell and Orval — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Orvell | Orval |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 135 | 7,915 |
| Peak Year | 1922 | 1918 |
| Peak Year Births | 10 | 304 |
| Peak Decade | 1920ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1915 | 1880 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Orvell | Orval |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 141 |
| 1890ss | — | 223 |
| 1900ss | — | 365 |
| 1910ss | 31 | 2,004 |
| 1920ss | 42 | 2,284 |
| 1930ss | 39 | 1,213 |
| 1940ss | 17 | 851 |
| 1950ss | 6 | 461 |
| 1960ss | — | 211 |
| 1970ss | — | 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, 1915–1953.