Orville Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOR-vil / /ˈɔːrvɪl/French; Latin
Meaning
French: 'golden city'; Latin: 'to be brave'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Orville gained popularity in the late 19th century, particularly in the United States. It is often associated with the Wright brothers, specifically Orville Wright, who was one of the pioneers of aviation. The name carries connotations of innovation and exploration due to this association. It has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades.
Trend Summary
Orville has seen a decline in popularity in recent decades, but it retains a classic charm.
Similar Names
Variants
- Orval
International Variants
- Orville (French)
Famous people named Orville
Orville Wright was an American aviation pioneer known for inventing the first successful airplane.
Orville Redenbacher was an American businessman famous for his popcorn brand.
Orville Peck is a Canadian country musician known for his unique style and masked persona.
Orville H. Browning was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois.
Fictional characters named Orville
Orville is a character in the Disney animated film 'Dumbo' who is a helpful friend to Dumbo.
Orville is a character in the animated series 'The Adventures of Chuck & Friends' who is a truck with a big heart.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Orville was first seen in the United States in 1880. Orville has ranked as high as #304 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri, Minnesota, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Orville has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Orville (1995)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 49 |
| 1881 | 61 |
| 1882 | 46 |
| 1883 | 59 |
| 1884 | 53 |
| 1885 | 79 |
| 1886 | 63 |
| 1887 | 54 |
| 1888 | 87 |
| 1889 | 64 |
| 1890 | 88 |
| 1891 | 56 |
| 1892 | 84 |
| 1893 | 78 |
| 1894 | 105 |
| 1895 | 92 |
| 1896 | 89 |
| 1897 | 83 |
| 1898 | 101 |
| 1899 | 94 |
| 1900 | 112 |
| 1901 | 94 |
| 1902 | 108 |
| 1903 | 125 |
| 1904 | 134 |
| 1905 | 125 |
| 1906 | 148 |
| 1907 | 148 |
| 1908 | 153 |
| 1909 | 218 |
| 1910 | 223 |
| 1911 | 230 |
| 1912 | 477 |
| 1913 | 676 |
| 1914 | 787 |
| 1915 | 1,076 |
| 1916 | 1,063 |
| 1917 | 1,061 |
| 1918 | 1,188 |
| 1919 | 1,120 |
| 1920 | 1,195 |
| 1921 | 1,149 |
| 1922 | 1,022 |
| 1923 | 1,012 |
| 1924 | 1,035 |
| 1925 | 940 |
| 1926 | 894 |
| 1927 | 856 |
| 1928 | 811 |
| 1929 | 808 |
| 1930 | 747 |
| 1931 | 656 |
| 1932 | 649 |
| 1933 | 627 |
| 1934 | 593 |
| 1935 | 581 |
| 1936 | 516 |
| 1937 | 515 |
| 1938 | 447 |
| 1939 | 494 |
| 1940 | 461 |
| 1941 | 432 |
| 1942 | 445 |
| 1943 | 475 |
| 1944 | 357 |
| 1945 | 332 |
| 1946 | 332 |
| 1947 | 399 |
| 1948 | 321 |
| 1949 | 291 |
| 1950 | 263 |
| 1951 | 255 |
| 1952 | 256 |
| 1953 | 257 |
| 1954 | 244 |
| 1955 | 196 |
| 1956 | 225 |
| 1957 | 235 |
| 1958 | 183 |
| 1959 | 176 |
| 1960 | 155 |
| 1961 | 166 |
| 1962 | 122 |
| 1963 | 135 |
| 1964 | 111 |
| 1965 | 101 |
| 1966 | 112 |
| 1967 | 82 |
| 1968 | 102 |
| 1969 | 97 |
| 1970 | 86 |
| 1971 | 81 |
| 1972 | 74 |
| 1973 | 63 |
| 1974 | 57 |
| 1975 | 71 |
| 1976 | 46 |
| 1977 | 53 |
| 1978 | 45 |
| 1979 | 39 |
| 1980 | 46 |
| 1981 | 45 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 29 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 34 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 26 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 27 |
| 1991 | 17 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 21 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 26 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 18 |
| 2001 | 12 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 13 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 13 |
| 2014 | 17 |
| 2015 | 12 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 19 |
| 2018 | 11 |
| 2019 | 17 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 12 |