US Popularity:13659
Origin:French
Other Origin(s):British
Meaning:Gold town, golden city
Orville is a masculine name with French and English roots to help baby treat their hometown like a gold mine. Possibly invented by English author Fanny Burney, this name has Old French elements and can translate to either “gold town” or “golden city.” A name like this is sure to help baby appreciate each place they live in as a rich, valuable setting. Several people have held the name Orville, including Orville Wright, a pioneering aviator and one of the Wright brothers, and the person behind the famous popcorn brand, Orville Redenbacher. If you want to give baby a vintage name that’s worth its weight in gold, the name Orville makes for a lovely choice.

Orville Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Orville is currently #13659 in U.S. births
Boy:Orville is currently #5542 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#13659
in 2022
- 1845
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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