Orvil
Orvil is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Golden town or city of gold.
Origin and history
Orvil is a masculine name of French origin, closely associated with the name Orville. It generally translates to 'golden town' or 'city of gold'. Although it experienced modest usage in the United States during the early 20th century, it is rarely given to modern newborns.
Popularity in the United States
1,935 babies in the United States have been named Orvil since 1880. It ranks #2924 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- OK (34.1 %)
- KY (19.8 %)
- AR (16.5 %)
- TX (12.4 %)
- MO (11 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 20 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 425 |
| 1920-1930 | 595 |
| 1930-1940 | 384 |
| 1940-1950 | 242 |
| 1950-1960 | 126 |
| 1960-1970 | 65 |
| 1970-1980 | 29 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Orvil
- Orvil Dryfoos: Publisher, Executive
Nicknames
Orv
Fun facts
- Orvil functions as a simplified spelling variant of Orville, a name popularized in English literature.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the U.S. in the early 1900s before gradually declining in use.