Orvil Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Orvil is a name with roots in Old French and Latin, meaning 'golden'. Its path of evolution includes changes from Aurelius to Orville and finally to Orvil. The name embodies traits of uniqueness and historical significance. It does not have a biblical relevance, and its usage peaked in the 19th century.
The name Orvil 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, Orvil has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Orvil' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 885th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1117th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2313th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5312th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 13786th out of 16616 names. Discover how the name 'Orvil' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orvil"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːrvɪl/
Origin
Old French, Latin
Etymology
The name Orvil is derived from the Old French name 'Orville', which itself comes from the Latin 'Aurelius', meaning 'golden'. The name has evolved through various linguistic influences over centuries.
Meaning
golden
Language Evolution
Aurelius (Latin), Orville (Old French), Orvil (English)
Historical Usage
The name Orvil gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as variations of names derived from Aurelius became more common.
Variants & Derivatives
Orville, Orvilio
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Orvil is considered somewhat old-fashioned and is less commonly used, but it carries a sense of uniqueness and historical charm.
Famous People
Orvil Wright, Orvil Redenbacher
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orvil"
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 "Orvil"
"Orvil" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 885th of 7545 | 945 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 1117th of 6773 | 666 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 2313th of 7552 | 235 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 5312th of 10718 | 58 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 13786th of 16616 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Orvil" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
56.21% 796th/1416 |
- |
30.90% 731st/2366 |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
62.87% 972nd/1546 |
- |
43.39% 1021st/2353 |
- |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
63.27% 1409th/2227 |
- | - |
60.61% 1682nd/2775 |
| 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 "Orvil" 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 "Orvil"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orvil" 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.