Orvel
Orvel is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Golden town or spear-friend.
Origin and history
Orvel is a rare masculine given name of English origin, likely derived as a variant of Orville or Orval. Historically used in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it has since become extremely uncommon.
Popularity in the United States
1,157 babies in the United States have been named Orvel since 1880. It ranks #3537 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (47.2 %)
- MO (19.6 %)
- TX (12.3 %)
- AR (8 %)
- KY (6.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 9 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 31 |
| 1910-1920 | 271 |
| 1920-1930 | 346 |
| 1930-1940 | 228 |
| 1940-1950 | 143 |
| 1950-1960 | 77 |
| 1960-1970 | 34 |
| 1970-1980 | 8 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Orv
Fun facts
- Orvel developed as an alternative spelling of Orville, which was popularized by French writer Voltaire.
- The name enjoyed its highest relative usage in the United States during the early 1900s.