Total births
318
Girls' name · since 1895
Orena
Orena has 318 recorded births since 1895 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 318
- total births
- 1895–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
Orena sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 318 recorded since 1895.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Orena has been recorded 318 times among girls since 1895, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1895 to 1969.
- 318 total births
- 1895–1969 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
318 girls have been named Orena since 1895, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1969.
- 318
- total births
- 1895–1969
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Orena was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
19 babies were named Orena in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Orena's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Orena's SSA record in two at 1923 and the more recent half accounts for 45% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 55%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1895, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 19, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Orena at a glance
Last recorded 1969Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1895
Orena popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1895–1969
- Peak year (1920)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 75 years of records
Orena by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Orena's strongest decade.
119 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Orena births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 12
1890s
12 births
- 1900s 30
1900s
30 births
- 1910s
1910s
95 births
- 1920s
1920s
119 births
- 1930s 36
1930s
36 births
- 1940s 16
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 5
1950s
5 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 119 births (37% of all-time use).
Orena by state
Where Orena concentrates geographically, total births since 1895
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 5 | 1.6% |
| #2 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.6% |
Louisiana share of Orena's total US births 1.6%
Even split
5 of 318 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orena? ▼
Since 1895, Social Security records show 318 babies named Orena. The most recent recorded year was 1969. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 19 births.
When was Orena most popular? ▼
Orena was most popular in the 1920s decade with 119 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Orena most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orena are Louisiana (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Orena been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orena since 1895 -- 75 years through the most recent 1969 data.
What names are similar to Orena? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oretha, Orene, Orelia, Oreoluwa, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Orena's data
- Orena's decade-level peak was the 1920s (119 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Orenas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana 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 Orena
Nearby Names Like Orena
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orena
Oretha Girl
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Orene Girl
1,015 births
Orelia Girl
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Oreoluwa Girl
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Oreta Girl
225 births
Compare Orena side by side: Orena vs Oretha Orena vs Orene Orena vs Orelia
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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, 1895–1969 (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. "Orena: Baby Name Since 1895 - 318 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orena. 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 Orena 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.