Total births
277
Boys' name · since 1968
Orenthal
Since 1968, U.S. Social Security records show 277 babies named Orenthal, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 277
- total births
- 1968–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
Orenthal is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 277 have been recorded since 1968.
Social Security Administration records show Orenthal recorded 277 times among boys since 1968, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1970s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1968 to 2005.
- 277 total births
- 1968–2005 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 62% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
277 boys have been named Orenthal since 1968, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2005.
- 277
- total births
- 1968–2005
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 62%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
62% of everyone ever named Orenthal was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
28 babies were named Orenthal in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Orenthal's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Orenthal's full recorded timeline at 1978, 40% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 60% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1985, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1977 peak of 28 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Orenthal at a glance
Last recorded 2005Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1968
Orenthal popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1968–2005
- Peak year (1977)
- 28
- Annual births at peak, across 38 years of records
Orenthal by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Orenthal's strongest decade.
171 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 62% of all-time use.
Orenthal births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 33
1960s
33 births
- 1970s
1970s
171 births
- 1980s 62
1980s
62 births
- 2000s 11
2000s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 171 births (62% of all-time use).
Orenthal by state
Where Orenthal concentrates geographically, total births since 1968
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Georgia | | 6 | 2.2% |
| #2 | Florida | | 5 | 1.8% |
| #3 | South Carolina | | 5 | 1.8% |
Georgia share of Orenthal's total US births 2.2%
Even split
6 of 277 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orenthal? ▼
Orenthal has been given to 277 babies in the U.S. since 1968, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2005. 28 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Orenthal most popular? ▼
Orenthal was most popular in the 1970s decade with 171 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Orenthal most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orenthal are Georgia (6 births), Florida (5 births), South Carolina (5 births).
How long has the name Orenthal been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orenthal since 1968 -- 38 years through the most recent 2005 data.
What names are similar to Orenthal? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oren, Orel, Oreste, Orestes, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Orenthal's data
- Orenthal's decade-level peak was the 1970s (171 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Georgia records the most Orenthals (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Georgia 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 Orenthal
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orenthal
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Oreste Boy
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Orestes Boy
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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, 1968–2005 (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. "Orenthal: Baby Name Since 1968 - 277 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orenthal. 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 Orenthal 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.