Orman Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Orman originates from Old English and means 'warrior man.' It has evolved through various historical forms, including Orm and Ormn. The name suggests traits of strength and bravery. It does not have biblical relevance and gained popularity during the Middle Ages. Today, it is viewed as a unique name with a strong character.
The name Orman is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Orman has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Orman' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1515th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1739th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2929th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6318th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 15172nd out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Orman' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orman"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːrmən/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Orman is derived from the Old English elements 'orman,' meaning 'spear' or 'warrior,' and 'man,' meaning 'man' or 'person.' Thus, it can be interpreted as 'warrior man.'
Meaning
warrior man
Language Evolution
Orman (Modern English), Orm (Old English), Ormn (Proto-Germanic)
Historical Usage
Orman gained some popularity in the Middle Ages, particularly in England, as a surname before transitioning into a given name. It has seen fluctuating usage since then.
Variants & Derivatives
Ormond, Oreman, Orman
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Orman is considered a unique and somewhat traditional name. It carries connotations of strength and bravery due to its meaning.
Famous People
Orman McPherson (American author), Suze Orman (financial expert and author)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orman"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Orman"
"Orman" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1515th of 7545 | 380 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1739th of 6773 | 312 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2929th of 7552 | 150 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6318th of 10718 | 37 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 15172nd of 16616 | 7 |
Regional Popularity of "Orman" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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75.26% 1171st/1556 |
- | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Orman" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Orman"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orman" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.