Ormal
A boy's name with 24 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ormal is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 24 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Ormal is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ormal is a boy's baby name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or a Germanic or Celtic surname brought into first-name use. Its precise etymology is not well documented in major naming references.
Names like Ormal occupy an interesting space in American naming history — rare enough to suggest a family name or regional tradition rather than a broader trend. Its solid, two-syllable structure gives it a grounded feel, and its rarity means it carries an almost entirely personal story for the families who use it.
EtymologyShow more
Ormal's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. For names recorded as far back as 1917, the lack of a clear origin label often means the name predates modern naming databases or belongs to a tradition not yet well-cataloged in English-language references.
What the data does show: Ormal has 24 recorded U.S. births as a boy's name, with its sharp, distinct ending ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ormal has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1917.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 7 | — |
The Story of Ormal
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1917, Ormal is a name steeped in history. Boys named Ormal are most likely born between 1917 and 1927.
How rare is Ormal?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ormal is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1917, peaked in the 1920s with 17 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1917–1928)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 6 | #4025 |
| 1926 | 5 | #4656 |
| 1922 | 6 | #4192 |
| 1917 | 7 | #3468 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1917–1928