Oral
Oral is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Spoken, belonging to the mouth, or eloquent.
Origin and history
Oral is a masculine given name of Latin origin, historically derived from the word for mouth or speech ('os' / 'oris'). It was occasionally used in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since fallen completely out of modern usage. Today, it is extremely rare for newborns due to its anatomical association in contemporary English.
Popularity in the United States
2,802 babies in the United States have been named Oral since 1880. It ranks #2444 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MO (19.5 %)
- KY (14.2 %)
- WV (11.6 %)
- IL (11.4 %)
- IN (10.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 53 |
| 1890-1900 | 122 |
| 1900-1910 | 128 |
| 1910-1920 | 597 |
| 1920-1930 | 655 |
| 1930-1940 | 337 |
| 1940-1950 | 224 |
| 1950-1960 | 376 |
| 1960-1970 | 158 |
| 1970-1980 | 72 |
| 1980-1990 | 32 |
| 1990-2000 | 37 |
| 2000-2010 | 11 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Oral
- Oral Roberts: Evangelist, University Founder
Fun facts
- Oral reached its peak popularity in the U.S. during the early 1900s before steadily declining mid-century.
- The name stems from the Latin root 'os', referring to the mouth or spoken word.