Orville
Pronunciation: [ AWRV-ihl ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Orville first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 4,908 babies have been named Orville in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orville is past its peak , currently ranked #7,361 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #7,361
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Orville
Orville is a boy name .
Is Orville a boy or girl name? Orville is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #7,361 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,649. Orville is more commonly used as a boy name.
Orville is currently ranked #7,361 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orville include Orv, Orvi, Orviy, Orviie, Lle, Lley, Ory, Orie, and Orvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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