Masculine dossier · first seen 1888
Orvel
Extinct
Near statistical disappearance
Peak era
1919
Peak births
56
Current vitality
Dormant
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
1888Peak 19192025
Quick answers about Orvel
How many people are named Orvel?
Based on SSA birth records through 1972, an estimated 200 Americans born with the name Orvel may still be living. No new bearers have been recorded since 1972.
How rare is Orvel?
Orvel has not appeared in SSA records since 1972. It is effectively extinct as a new baby name — no boys received it in the latest available data.
How old is the typical Orvel?
The median age of a living American named Orvel is approximately 79 years, with most bearers falling between 70 and 86 years old.
Is Orvel still popular?
No. Orvel is extinct in new births; the SSA last recorded it in 1972.
Peak year
1919
Decline from peak
100%
2025
0
All-time
1,157