Orel Unisex
Origin(s)
Hebrew; French
Meaning
Hebrew: light; French: golden
Historical & Cultural Background
Orel is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'light.' It is sometimes used in Jewish communities. In French, it can mean 'golden,' reflecting a different cultural significance. The name has been used in various forms across different cultures, often associated with positive attributes.
Trend Summary
Orel has seen limited popularity in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Ariel, Uriel, Orin, Omar, Odin, Oriel
Variants
- Oral
International Variants
- Orel (Hebrew); Orel (French)
Famous people named Orel
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Fictional characters named Orel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Orel was first seen in the United States in 1883. Orel has ranked as high as #813 nationally, which occurred in 1916, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Orel has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Orel (2002)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 10 |
| 1915 | 16 |
| 1916 | 27 |
| 1917 | 20 |
| 1918 | 13 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 9 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 14 |
| 1924 | 21 |
| 1925 | 7 |
| 1926 | 7 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1929 | 6 |
| 1930 | 8 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1937 | 9 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 11 |
| 1991 | 6 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1995 | 9 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 7 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 9 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 7 |
| 2009 | 9 |
| 2012 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 5 |