How Many People Are Named Orbie?

Complete statistics for the name Orbie: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Orbie
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Orbie is a very rare name, mostly found among older generations. Only 130 people in the US today carry this name, making up just 1 in 2,537,235 Americans. It peaked way back in 1916 with 33 births.

~130
Living in US
1 in 2,537,235
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Orbie
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Classic Strong Dignified
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 4 symbolizes stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

592
Worldwide Bearers
#343,796
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
546
🇵🇭 Philippines
35
🇮🇷 Iran
6
🇿🇦 South Africa
3
🇧🇷 Brazil
1
🇨🇴 Colombia
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
124 (95%)
♀ Female
6 (5%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 95
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
16
Would be 30–60 (2%)
644
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 660 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1916

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
83
Classic Feel
84
Modern Appeal
16
International
77

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Orbie Through the Generations

Orbie has been a stable presence through the generations, though its usage has dwindled significantly since its peak in 1916. Today, most people named Orbie are over 60 years old, with only a handful falling within the younger age brackets. This name's longevity speaks to its classic appeal, but also highlights how it's become increasingly uncommon among new parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Alabama 71
Kentucky 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Orbie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orbie's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Orbie

How Many People Have the Name Orbie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 130 people in the United States currently share the name Orbie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,537,235 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orbie a Common or Rare Name?

Orbie is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Orbie Mean?

Orbie means "creative variant of Orbie" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orbie in SSA data, approximately 95% are male and 5% are female.

When Was Orbie Most Popular?

The name Orbie reached peak popularity in 1916, with 33 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Orbie?

Approximately 130 people named Orbie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 660. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,537,235 Americans.

Is Orbie a rare name?

Orbie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,537,235 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orbie mean?

Orbie means "creative variant of Orbie" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Orbie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 95% of people named Orbie are male and 5% are female.

When was Orbie most popular?

Orbie peaked in 1916 with 33 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US130
All-Time Births660
1 in X1 in 2,537,235
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age95
Peak Year1916
World Rank#343,796
Male %95%
Female %5%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.