Oral Unisex
Origin(s)
PronunciationOR-al / ˈɔːr.əlEnglish; Hebrew
Meaning
English: 'oral'; Hebrew: 'light'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Oral has English origins, often associated with the word 'oral' meaning related to the mouth or spoken. In Hebrew, it can mean 'light', which carries a positive connotation. The name is relatively uncommon and has not been widely used in historical contexts. It may appeal to parents looking for unique names with specific meanings.
Trend Summary
The name Oral has seen limited use in the United States and remains relatively rare.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oral was first seen in the United States in 1880. Oral has ranked as high as #753 nationally, which occurred in 1917, and has been most popular in Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois, and Indiana. In the past 5 years the name Oral has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oral (1961)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 8 |
| 1883 | 5 |
| 1884 | 11 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1888 | 11 |
| 1889 | 9 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 8 |
| 1892 | 18 |
| 1893 | 10 |
| 1894 | 17 |
| 1895 | 13 |
| 1896 | 9 |
| 1897 | 9 |
| 1898 | 16 |
| 1899 | 10 |
| 1900 | 15 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1902 | 11 |
| 1903 | 7 |
| 1904 | 13 |
| 1905 | 16 |
| 1906 | 14 |
| 1907 | 13 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1909 | 18 |
| 1910 | 22 |
| 1911 | 22 |
| 1912 | 38 |
| 1913 | 44 |
| 1914 | 55 |
| 1915 | 83 |
| 1916 | 83 |
| 1917 | 99 |
| 1918 | 72 |
| 1919 | 79 |
| 1920 | 84 |
| 1921 | 80 |
| 1922 | 82 |
| 1923 | 49 |
| 1924 | 77 |
| 1925 | 63 |
| 1926 | 57 |
| 1927 | 60 |
| 1928 | 56 |
| 1929 | 47 |
| 1930 | 44 |
| 1931 | 43 |
| 1932 | 34 |
| 1933 | 39 |
| 1934 | 39 |
| 1935 | 36 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1937 | 24 |
| 1938 | 21 |
| 1939 | 19 |
| 1940 | 28 |
| 1941 | 23 |
| 1942 | 24 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 20 |
| 1945 | 19 |
| 1946 | 22 |
| 1947 | 21 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 25 |
| 1951 | 30 |
| 1952 | 36 |
| 1953 | 38 |
| 1954 | 51 |
| 1955 | 56 |
| 1956 | 50 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1958 | 34 |
| 1959 | 27 |
| 1960 | 23 |
| 1961 | 29 |
| 1962 | 22 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 12 |
| 1965 | 17 |
| 1966 | 9 |
| 1967 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1971 | 8 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 9 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 6 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1997 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2003 | 6 |