Orlie Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOR-lee / ˈɔrliHebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: 'my light'; English: diminutive of names like Orlando
Historical & Cultural Background
Orlie is often considered a diminutive form of names such as Orlando or Orlin. It has roots in Hebrew, where it conveys a sense of light or brightness. The name has seen varying degrees of popularity in English-speaking countries. It is relatively uncommon, giving it a unique charm.
Trend Summary
Orlie has remained relatively rare in the United States, with occasional spikes in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Orly
International Variants
- Orlindo (Spanish)
- Orlando (Italian)
- Orlin (Bulgarian)
Famous people named Orlie
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Orlie was first seen in the United States in 1885. Orlie has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Orlie has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Orlie
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 11 |
| 1915 | 13 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 13 |
| 1918 | 20 |
| 1919 | 12 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 19 |
| 1922 | 8 |
| 1923 | 16 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 7 |
| 1940 | 7 |
| 1941 | 9 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 5 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |