How Many People Are Named Orva?

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

Orva
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Orva is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented; only 68 people named Orva live in the US today, making up just 1 in 4,839,419 Americans. The vast majority of these folks are over 60, reflecting its peak popularity back in 1916.

~68
Living in US
1 in 4,839,419
Americans
1916
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Orva
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Mature Reserved Thoughtful
2
Life Path Number

Life-path number 2 symbolizes balance, harmony, and cooperation.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

747
Worldwide Bearers
#300,818
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
467
🇮🇩 Indonesia
155
🇳🇬 Nigeria
67
🇭🇳 Honduras
13
🇨🇦 Canada
8
🇮🇳 India
6
🇧🇷 Brazil
3
🇬🇧 England
3
🇯🇲 Jamaica
2
🇸🇪 Sweden
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
14 (20%)
♀ Female
55 (80%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 103
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
10
Would be 30–60 (2%)
603
Would be over 60 (98%)

All 613 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
82
Classic Feel
83
Modern Appeal
17
International
80

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

📜 Orva Through the Generations

Orva has been a name that's seen steady usage through the decades, but it's definitely a classic, old-school choice. With only 29 births in its peak year of 1916, the name has remained relatively stable since then. Today, most people named Orva are over 60, with only a handful falling within the 30-60 age range. This indicates that the name is largely associated with older generations, and it's unlikely to see a resurgence anytime soon.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

West Virginia 13

✨ Similar Names to Orva

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orva's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Orva

How Many People Have the Name Orva?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 68 people in the United States currently share the name Orva. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,839,419 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orva a Common or Rare Name?

Orva 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 Orva Mean?

Orva means "creative variant of Orva" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orva in SSA data, approximately 20% are male and 80% are female.

When Was Orva Most Popular?

The name Orva reached peak popularity in 1916, with 29 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 Orva?

Approximately 68 people named Orva live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 613. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,839,419 Americans.

Is Orva a rare name?

Orva is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,839,419 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orva mean?

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

Is Orva more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 20% of people named Orva are male and 80% are female.

When was Orva most popular?

Orva peaked in 1916 with 29 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 US68
All-Time Births613
1 in X1 in 4,839,419
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age103
Peak Year1916
World Rank#300,818
Male %20%
Female %80%

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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.