Orvin
Pronunciation: [ AWRV-ihn ]
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Orvin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 208 babies have been named Orvin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Orvin is past its peak , currently ranked #28,212 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,212
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Orvin
Orvin is a boy name .
Orvin is currently ranked #28,212 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Orvin include Orv, Ory, Orie, and Orvkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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