Orvis
Orvis is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear-like or pointing to an ancient farmstead.
Origin and history
Orvis is a rare masculine name of Germanic or Old Norse origin, derived from elements meaning spear or farmstead. Historically used in the 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it is also widely recognized as a classic American outdoor equipment brand name. In recent decades, it has fallen out of common usage for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
940 babies in the United States have been named Orvis since 1880. It ranks #3739 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (48 %)
- MN (24 %)
- TX (15 %)
- WI (13 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 13 |
| 1910-1920 | 207 |
| 1920-1930 | 315 |
| 1930-1940 | 196 |
| 1940-1950 | 131 |
| 1950-1960 | 52 |
| 1960-1970 | 15 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- The name is widely known in the U.S. due to The Orvis Company, an outdoor retail business founded by Charles F. Orvis in 1856.
- Orvis saw its highest usage as a given name in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.