Total births
1,140
Boys' name · since 1890
Orvin
1,140 babies named Orvin in U.S. Social Security records since 1890, with the highest year being 1917. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #12389
- among boys today
- 1,140
- born since 1890
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Orvin is the #12389 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 1,140 recorded since 1890.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Orvin has been recorded 1,140 times among boys since 1890, currently ranked #12389 nationally and more common than 13% of boys, 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 1890 to 2024.
- #12389 among boys today
- 1,140 born since 1890
- 1920s peak decade
- 13% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Orvin is currently the #12389 boys' name in America, more common than 13% of boys - 1,140 born since 1890, peaking in the 1920s.
- #12389
- among boys today
- 1,140
- born since 1890
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 13%
- more common than other boys
Orvin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#12389
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 13% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Orvin was born in this single decade.
1917
Single peak year
45 babies were named Orvin in 1917 - its busiest year on record.
How Orvin compares
1,140 Top 29% higher than 71% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Orvin's all-time total is 3x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Orvin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,140 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 45 | 23 | 22,252 |
Orvin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Orvin's SSA record in two at 1941 and the more recent half accounts for 28% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 72%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1890, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1917 peak of 45, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Orvin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1917
Current rank
#12,389
Active since
1890
Orvin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1890–2024
- Peak year (1917)
- 45
- Annual births at peak, across 135 years of records
Orvin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Orvin's strongest decade.
334 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Orvin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 10
1900s
10 births
- 1910s
1910s
249 births
- 1920s
1920s
334 births
- 1930s
1930s
207 births
- 1940s 127
1940s
127 births
- 1950s 91
1950s
91 births
- 1960s 51
1960s
51 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1990s 7
1990s
7 births
- 2000s 16
2000s
16 births
- 2010s 11
2010s
11 births
- 2020s 21
2020s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 334 births (29% of all-time use).
How Orvin 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 Orvin's total volume
Orvin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Orvin by state
Where Orvin concentrates geographically, total births since 1890
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 108 | 9.5% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 38 | 3.3% |
| #3 | North Dakota | | 32 | 2.8% |
| #4 | South Dakota | | 6 | 0.5% |
Minnesota share of Orvin's total US births 9.5%
Even split
108 of 1,140 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orvin? ▼
1,140 babies have been named Orvin since 1890. It currently ranks #12389 among boys. The peak year was 1917 with 45 births.
When was Orvin most popular? ▼
Orvin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 334 total births. The single peak year was 1917.
Where is Orvin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orvin are Minnesota (108 births), Wisconsin (38 births), North Dakota (32 births).
How long has the name Orvin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orvin since 1890 -- 135 years through the most recent 2024 data.
What names are similar to Orvin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orville, Orval, Orvil, Orvel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Orvin's data
- Orvin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (334 total births); usage has since declined to 21 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Orvins (108 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota 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 Orvin
Nearby Names Like Orvin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orvin
Orville Boy
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Orval Boy
7,916 births
Orvil Boy
1,935 births
Orvel Boy
1,157 births
Orvis Boy
940 births
Compare Orvin side by side: Orvin vs Orville Orvin vs Orval Orvin vs Orvil
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Orvin
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1,744 births · Peak 1920
Waldemar #12390
1,510 births · Peak 1915
Claiborne #12387
1,210 births · Peak 1918
Ollis #12391
414 births · Peak 1927
Ran #12386
94 births · Peak 1979
Hammond #12392
479 births · Peak 1921
Estes #12385
545 births · Peak 1916
Isador #12393
182 births · Peak 1915
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, 1890–2024 (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. "Orvin: #12389 Boys' Name - 1,140 Births, Peak 1917." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orvin. 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 Orvin 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.