Total births
940
Boys' name · since 1885
Orvis
Orvis has 940 recorded births since 1885 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1920 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 940
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Orvis sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 940 recorded since 1885.
Social Security Administration records show Orvis recorded 940 times among boys since 1885, 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 1885 to 1961.
- 940 total births
- 1885–1961 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
940 boys have been named Orvis since 1885, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1961.
- 940
- total births
- 1885–1961
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Orvis was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
44 babies were named Orvis in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Orvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Orvis's SSA record in two at 1932 and the more recent half accounts for 38% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 62%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1894, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 44, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Orvis at a glance
Last recorded 1961Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1885
Orvis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1885–1961
- Peak year (1920)
- 44
- Annual births at peak, across 77 years of records
Orvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Orvis's strongest decade.
315 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Orvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 13
1900s
13 births
- 1910s
1910s
207 births
- 1920s
1920s
315 births
- 1930s
1930s
196 births
- 1940s
1940s
131 births
- 1950s 52
1950s
52 births
- 1960s 15
1960s
15 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 315 births (34% of all-time use).
How Orvis 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 Orvis's total volume
Orvis vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Orvis by state
Where Orvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1885
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 48 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #3 | Texas | | 15 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Wisconsin | | 13 | 1.4% |
Pennsylvania share of Orvis's total US births 5.1%
Even split
48 of 940 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orvis? ▼
940 babies have been named Orvis since 1885. It was last recorded in 1961. The peak year was 1920 with 44 births.
When was Orvis most popular? ▼
Orvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 315 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Orvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orvis are Pennsylvania (48 births), Minnesota (24 births), Texas (15 births).
How long has the name Orvis been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orvis since 1885 -- 77 years through the most recent 1961 data.
What names are similar to Orvis? ▼
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 Orvis's data
- Orvis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (315 total births); usage has since declined to 15 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Pennsylvania records the most Orviss (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania 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 Orvis
Nearby Names Like Orvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orvis
Orville Boy
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Orval Boy
7,916 births
Orvil Boy
1,935 births
Orvel Boy
1,157 births
Orvin Boy
#12389 1,140 births
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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, 1885–1961 (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. "Orvis: Baby Name Since 1885 - 940 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orvis. 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 Orvis 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.