Orvel Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Orvel is an Old French name meaning 'gold town.' It evolved from the name Orville, which combines the elements for gold and town. The name has a vintage charm but is not widely used in contemporary settings. It does not have biblical significance, and its historical usage peaked in the 20th century. Notable individuals with this name include Orvel Ray Wilson.
The name Orvel is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South 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, Orvel has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Orvel' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1166th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1514th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2908th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8639th out of 10718 names. Discover how the name 'Orvel' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orvel"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔr.vəl/
Origin
Old French
Etymology
The name Orvel is derived from the Old French name 'Orville,' which is believed to be a combination of the elements 'or' meaning 'gold' and 'ville' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'.
Meaning
Gold town
Language Evolution
Orville, Orvel
Historical Usage
The name Orvel gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Orville.
Variants & Derivatives
Orville, Orry
Modern Popularity & Image
Orvel is not commonly used today and may invoke a vintage or retro image.
Famous People
Orvel Ray Wilson, an American author and motivational speaker.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orvel"
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 "Orvel"
"Orvel" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1166th of 7545 | 587 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1514th of 6773 | 386 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2908th of 7552 | 152 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 8639th of 10718 | 13 |
Regional Popularity of "Orvel" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
60.24% 853rd/1416 |
- |
47.34% 1120th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
73.67% 1139th/1546 |
- |
64.26% 1512th/2353 |
- |
| 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 "Orvel" 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 "Orvel"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orvel" 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.