How Many People Are Named Orman?

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

Orman
Very Rare
Old English

Orman means 'fortress' in Old English, making it a strong choice for a name. Only 201 people named Orman live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,642,149 Americans have this name. The majority of Orman's are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~2,919
Living in US
1 in 113,549
Americans
1923
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fortress
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Reliable Determined
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spiritual growth, and a deep connection to the mysteries of life.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,671
Worldwide Bearers
#188,322
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
753
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
126
🇮🇩 Indonesia
87
🇲🇼 Malawi
85
🇨🇩 DR Congo
82
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
46
🇨🇴 Colombia
46
🇧🇷 Brazil
44
🇵🇭 Philippines
42
🇮🇷 Iran
34

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
201 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
44
Would be 30–60 (5%)
842
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 886 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: 1923

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
80
Modern Appeal
20
International
87

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

📜 Orman Through the Generations

Orman peaked in popularity in 1923 with 38 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, there are 201 people named Orman in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Orman is a classic, old-school name that's been passed down through generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 6
Texas 5

✨ Similar Names to Orman

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orman's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Orman

How Many People Have the Name Orman?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,919 people in the United States currently share the name Orman. That works out to roughly 1 in every 113,549 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orman a Common or Rare Name?

Orman 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 Orman Mean?

Orman means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orman in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Orman Most Popular?

The name Orman reached peak popularity in 1923, with 38 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 Orman?

Approximately 2,919 people named Orman live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,919. That works out to roughly 1 in 113,549 Americans.

Is Orman a rare name?

Orman is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 113,549 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orman mean?

Orman means "fortress" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Orman more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Orman are male and 0% are female.

When was Orman most popular?

Orman peaked in 1923 with 38 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 US2,919
All-Time Births2,919
1 in X1 in 113,549
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1923
World Rank#188,322
Male %100%
Female %0%

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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.