Boy · #3,733 in 2026

Orby

Name: Popularity of the name Orby in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Orby, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Orby is a village and civil parish in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire, England. It is situated approximately 9 miles (14 km) east from the town of Spilsby, and 5 miles (8 km) west from the seaside resort of Skegness. The civil parish includes the hamlet of Habertoft, 1.5 miles (2.4 km) to the north-west. Orby lies within the Lincolnshire coast marshes.

Current Rank

#3,733

Peak Rank

#2,331 (1923)

Total Babies

151

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1947

Last Year

1923

Peak Year

#2331

Peak Rank

151

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Orby

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Orby is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as "Heresbi", and in 1115 it was recorded as "Orreby". However, this unusual citation does not relate to any described settlement within the parish itself, but is used instead, as a reference point to help locate lands held by the Bishop of Durham in neighbouring Addlethorpe. The church, which is dedicated to All Saints , is a Grade II* listed building dating from the 13th century with later alterations and additions. The chancel was rebuilt in 1888. Manor House Farm is a Grade II listed farmhouse dating from 1660, of red brick, which replaced an earlie

The Story of Orby

Orby first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1913, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 13 Orbys were born — ranking #2,331 that year. As of 2026, Orby ranks #3,733 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 151 Orbys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Orby

Phonetically similar names — useful when Orby is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Orbi
Arby
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Rbi
Arbi
Orba
Orb
Ory
Orbs
Ori
Henri
Corby

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orby

What does the name Orby mean?

How popular is Orby in 2026?

In 2026, Orby ranks #3,733 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Orby most popular?

Orby reached its peak popularity in 1923, ranking #2,331 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Orby a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Orby is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Orby?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Orby include Vallie, Edwards, Hurman. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Orby

Orby is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 151 births in the dataset. Orby's peak popularity came in 1923 when it ranked #2,331. Use the chart and map above to compare Orby's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.