Total births
609
Unisex name · since 1902
Orbie
609 babies named Orbie in U.S. Social Security records since 1902, with the highest year being 1916. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 609
- total births
- 1902–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
609 boys have been named Orbie since 1902, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Orbie recorded 609 times among boys since 1902, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1980.
- 609 total births
- 1902–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 27% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
609 boys have been named Orbie since 1902, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 609
- total births
- 1902–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 27%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Orbie was born in this single decade.
1916
Single peak year
28 babies were named Orbie in 1916 - its busiest year on record.
Orbie's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Orbie splits its recorded history at 1936: 37% of all births land in the more recent half, 63% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1902 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1916 peak of 28 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Orbie at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1916
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1902
Orbie popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1902–1980
- Peak year (1916)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 79 years of records
Orbie popularity over time - girls
51 total births recorded since 1906 (Orbie as girls' name)
Orbie by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Orbie's strongest decade.
162 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Orbie births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
126 births
- 1920s
1920s
162 births
- 1930s
1930s
135 births
- 1940s
1940s
97 births
- 1950s 58
1950s
58 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 162 births (27% of all-time use).
How Orbie compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Orbie's total volume
Orbie vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Orbie by state
Where Orbie concentrates geographically, total births since 1902
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 71 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Kentucky | | 5 | 0.8% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 5 | 0.8% |
Alabama share of Orbie's total US births 11.7%
Even split
71 of 609 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orbie? ▼
Since 1902, Social Security records show 609 babies named Orbie. The most recent recorded year was 1980. Its busiest year on record was 1916, with 28 births.
When was Orbie most popular? ▼
Orbie was most popular in the 1920s decade with 162 total births. The single peak year was 1916.
Where is Orbie most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orbie are Alabama (71 births), Kentucky (5 births), Oklahoma (5 births).
Is Orbie a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Orbie is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 609 births, and as a girl's name it has 51 births.
How long has the name Orbie been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orbie since 1902 -- 79 years through the most recent 1980 data.
What names are similar to Orbie? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orbin, Orby, Orba, Orban, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Orbie's data
- Orbie's decade-level peak was the 1920s (162 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Orbies (71 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Orbie
Nearby Names Like Orbie
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orbie
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Orby Boy
151 births
Orba Boy
44 births
Orban Boy
44 births
Orbra Boy
42 births
Compare Orbie side by side: Orbie vs Orbin Orbie vs Orby Orbie vs Orba
Related Names
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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, 1902–1980 (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. "Orbie: Baby Name Since 1902 - 609 Births, Peak 1916." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orbie. 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 Orbie 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.