Orvil
About Orvil
Orvil is a masculine name of French origin, believed to be a variant of Orville, which means 'gold town' or 'golden city' (from Old French elements 'or' meaning gold and 'ville' meaning town). The name carries a vintage, early 20th-century American character, reminiscent of the era of aviation pioneers like Orville Wright. Orvil peaked in popularity in the United States during the early 1900s but has since become increasingly uncommon. The name has a sturdy, traditional quality with its straightforward pronunciation and spelling. Its rarity in contemporary naming practices makes it stand out while still maintaining recognizable roots and historical connections.
Pronounced OR-vil.
As of October 2026, Orvil ranked #9221 in US births in 1991 SSA, peaked at #704 in 1921.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Orvil on lists
Famous Orvils
- Orvil Arson Anderson
American pioneering balloonist
- Orvil Eugene Dryfoos
American newspaper publisher
- Ernst Orvil (born Ernst Richard Nilsen)
Norwegian novelist
Orvil in pop culture
- Orvil Ominous
character in Jenny Nimmo's "The Children of the Red King" series