Total births
30
Girls' name · since 1981
Orenda
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 30 babies named Orenda, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 30
- total births
- 1981–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
Orenda is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 30 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Orenda has been recorded 30 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2000.
- 30 total births
- 1981–2000 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 40% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
30 girls have been named Orenda since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2000.
- 30
- total births
- 1981–2000
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 40%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
40% of everyone ever named Orenda was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
7 babies were named Orenda in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
Orenda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Orenda splits its recorded history at 1996: 63% of all births land in the more recent half, 37% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1982 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Orenda at a glance
Last recorded 2000Peak year
1998
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Orenda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2000
- Peak year (1998)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Orenda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Orenda's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 40% of all-time use.
Orenda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
12 births
- 2000s
2000s
7 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 12 births (40% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orenda? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 30 babies named Orenda. The most recent recorded year was 2000. Its busiest year on record was 1998, with 7 births.
When was Orenda most popular? ▼
Orenda was most popular in the 1990s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
How long has the name Orenda been used? ▼
Orenda has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 20 years of data through 2000.
What names are similar to Orenda? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oretha, Orene, Orelia, Orena, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Orenda's data
- Orenda's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 2000s (7) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Orenda
Nearby Names Like Orenda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orenda
Oretha Girl
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Orene Girl
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Orelia Girl
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Orena 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, 1981–2000 (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. "Orenda: Baby Name Since 1981 - 30 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orenda. 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 Orenda 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.