Total births
662
Girls' name · since 1902
Oralee
Oralee has 662 recorded births since 1902 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1919 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 662
- total births
- 1902–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
Oralee sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 662 recorded since 1902.
Social Security Administration records show Oralee recorded 662 times among girls since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1902 to 1979.
- 662 total births
- 1902–1979 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 29% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
662 girls have been named Oralee since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1979.
- 662
- total births
- 1902–1979
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 29%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Oralee was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
29 babies were named Oralee in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Oralee's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oralee splits its recorded history at 1932: 38% of all births land in the more recent half, 62% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1944 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 29 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oralee at a glance
Last recorded 1979Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Oralee popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1979
- Peak year (1919)
- 29
- Annual births at peak, across 78 years of records
Oralee by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oralee's strongest decade.
192 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Oralee births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 25
1900s
25 births
- 1910s
1910s
168 births
- 1920s
1920s
192 births
- 1930s
1930s
131 births
- 1940s
1940s
93 births
- 1950s 38
1950s
38 births
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s 5
1970s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 192 births (29% of all-time use).
How Oralee compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Oralee's total volume
Oralee vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Oralee by state
Where Oralee concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | South Carolina | | 12 | 1.8% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Louisiana | | 5 | 0.8% |
South Carolina share of Oralee's total US births 1.8%
Even split
12 of 662 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oralee? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 662 babies named Oralee. The most recent recorded year was 1979. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 29 births.
When was Oralee most popular? ▼
Oralee was most popular in the 1920s decade with 192 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Oralee most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Oralee are South Carolina (12 births), Arkansas (5 births), Louisiana (5 births).
How long has the name Oralee been used? ▼
Oralee has been recorded in Social Security data since 1902, spanning 78 years of data through 1979.
What names are similar to Oralee? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ora, Oralia, Oral, Orah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Oralee's data
- Oralee's decade-level peak was the 1920s (192 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1970s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- South Carolina records the most Oralees (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. South Carolina names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Oralee
Nearby Names Like Oralee
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Oralee
Ora Girl
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Oralia Girl
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Oral Girl
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Orah Girl
#10290 291 births
Orabelle Girl
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1902–1979 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oralee: Baby Name Since 1902 - 662 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oralee. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Oralee draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.