Orvil is a unique and uncommon given name of American origin. It is believed to have been coined by the author L. Frank Baum for one of his characters in the Oz series of children's books. Baum used this name alongside others such as Tik-Tok, Kaliko, and Munchkin for his whimsical creations.
The meaning behind the name Orvil has not been explicitly stated by Baum or any other source. As a result, it is often considered to be of fictional origin without any specific meaning attached to it. However, some people have attempted to attribute meanings to the name based on its sound and components.
One theory suggests that Orvil could be derived from the Old English words "ore" meaning mountain and "ful" meaning full or overflowing. In this context, Orvil might be interpreted as 'overflowing with mountains' which is quite an intriguing image. Another suggestion is that it could be a variant of the name Oliver, with 'Or' replacing 'Oli', but there is no concrete evidence to support this connection.
Despite its mysterious origin and meaning, the name Orvil has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and association with Baum's beloved Oz series. It is often chosen by parents looking for distinctive and creative names for their children.
Overall, Orvil remains a rare and intriguing given name that carries with it a touch of whimsy and mystery, thanks to its creation within the magical world of Baum's Oz books.
The name Orvil has been given to a total of 1,935 babies born in the United States between 1897 and 1991. The popularity of this name has varied over time.
From 1897 to 1912, there were fewer than 36 births per year for the name Orvil. However, starting from 1913, the number of annual births increased significantly, reaching a peak of 86 in 1921.
After 1921, the popularity of the name began to decline again, and by 1945, there were fewer than 36 births per year for Orvil. This trend continued throughout the decades until the 1970s, with fewer than 10 births per year recorded in most years between 1952 and 1976.
In recent years, the name Orvil has become even rarer. Between 1983 and 1991, there were only six births recorded each year for this name, indicating that it is no longer widely used as a baby name in the United States today.