Orville
- Pronunciation
- [Or-ville]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Gold Town
- Origin
- French
Orville Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 35,051 baby boys have been named Orville. The name peaked in 1920 with 1,195 US births that year (rank #134). In 2024, ranked #7117 nationally — 6,983 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Orville
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Orville births are: Illinois (2,179), Kentucky (2,044), Missouri (1,990).
Other French-Origin Names Like Orville
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7-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orville's exact length and starting letter: Obadiah, Obediah, Oceanus, Octavia, Ocypete.
Quick Facts About Orville
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orvil | Gold Town. | Male | French |
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Compare Orville to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orville against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).