Unisex · #3,449 in 2026

Ore

Ore is natural rock or sediment that contains one or more valuable minerals, typically including metals, concentrated above background levels, and that is economically viable to mine and process. Ore grade refers to the concentration of the desired material it contains.

Current Rank
#3,449
Peak Rank
#3,449 (1934)
Total Babies
12
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,449 (12 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,822 (12 total)
👧As Girl Name
1918
First Year
1934
Last Year
1934
Peak Year
#3449
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1923
First Year
1926
Last Year
1923
Peak Year
#3822
Peak Rank
12
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ore

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

Ore is natural rock or sediment that contains one or more valuable minerals, typically including metals, concentrated above background levels, and that is economically viable to mine and process. Ore grade refers to the concentration of the desired material it contains.

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Origin & history
Main article: History of mining Metallurgy began with the direct working of native metals such as gold, lead and copper. Placer deposits, for example, would have been the first source of native gold. The first exploited ores were copper oxides such as malachite and azurite, over 7000 years ago at Çatalhöyük . These were the easiest to work, with relatively limited mining and basic requirements for smelting. It is believed they were once much more abundant on the surface than today. After this, copper sulphides would have been turned to as oxide resources depleted and the Bronze Age progressed.

The Story of Ore

As a girl name

Ore first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1934, when 7 Ores were born — ranking #3,449 that year. As of 2026, Ore ranks #3,449 for girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Ores have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ore first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1923, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1923, when 6 Ores were born — ranking #3,822 that year. As of 2026, Ore ranks #3,708 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 12 Ores have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1920s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ore

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

  • Or
  • Oar
  • Hors
  • Aur
  • Orr
  • Aure
  • Ohr
  • Alr
  • Uor
  • Oare
  • Orh
  • Ohre

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ore

What does the name Ore mean?
Ore is natural rock or sediment that contains one or more valuable minerals, typically including metals, concentrated above background levels, and that is economically viable to mine and process. Ore grade refers to the concentration of the desired material it contains.
How popular is Ore in 2026?
In 2026, Ore ranks #3,449 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Ore most popular?
Ore reached its peak popularity in 1934, ranking #3,449 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Ore a unisex name?
Yes — Ore is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 50% of Ores assigned female and 50% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ore?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ore include Rebia, Garna, Kerma. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

👧 Similar Girl Names

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Rebia
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Garna
Peak #3449
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Kerma
Peak #3449
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Roselea
Peak #3449

👦 Similar Boy Names

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Brutus
Peak #3822
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Ire
Peak #3822
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Ordie
Peak #3822
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Alphee
Peak #3822

About the name Ore

Ore is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 12 births in the dataset. Ore's peak popularity came in 1934 when it ranked #3,449. Use the chart and map above to compare Ore'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.