Boy · #4,307 in 2026

Orrell

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

Current Rank

#4,307

Peak Rank

#3,898 (1916)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

1922

Last Year

1916

Peak Year

#3898

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Orrell

Orrell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 5 Orrells were born — ranking #3,898 that year. As of 2026, Orrell ranks #4,307 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Orrells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Orrell

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

Oral
Aural
Orel
Auriel
Oreille
Orl
Aral
Arel
Orae
Arle
Dorrell
Aurae

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Orrell

What does the name Orrell mean?

Orrell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Orrell in 2026?

In 2026, Orrell ranks #4,307 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Orrell most popular?

Orrell reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #3,898 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Orrell a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Orrell?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Orrell include Aimo, Anselmi, Arter. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Orrell

Orrell is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Orrell's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #3,898. Use the chart and map above to compare Orrell'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.