Ormand
A boy's name of Old Norse origin with 206 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ormand is a two-syllable boy's name with a sharp, distinct sound — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. With only 206 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Ormand is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ormand is a boy's baby name of Old Norse origin, a variant of Ormund or Ormond — from the Old Norse Ormundr, composed of ormr (serpent, dragon) and mundr (protection), meaning 'serpent protector' or 'dragon guardian.'
The dragon/serpent in Norse mythology was a creature of immense power, guarding treasures and embodying primal forces of nature. Ormand carries this fierce protector meaning in a clean, two-syllable English form. The Ormonde family was one of Ireland's great Anglo-Norman dynasties, giving the name additional Irish historical weight.
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Ormand is cataloged under the Old Norse naming tradition. Names from the Old Norse tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Ormand has been recorded as a boy's name since 1912, with 206 total births. Browse the Old Norse names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ormand has 27+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1912.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 16 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 42 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 96 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 42 | — |
The Story of Ormand
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1924, Ormand is a name steeped in history. Boys named Ormand are most likely born between 1914 and 1934.
How rare is Ormand?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ormand is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1912, peaked in the 1920s with 96 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Ormand by the numbers
- Would fill 4 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(27 years, 1912–1959)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 5 | #4412 |
| 1957 | 5 | #4396 |
| 1947 | 5 | #4126 |
| 1945 | 6 | #3227 |
| 1941 | 5 | #3875 |
| 1939 | 7 | #3046 |
| 1937 | 6 | #3425 |
| 1936 | 9 | #2577 |
| 1935 | 6 | #3550 |
| 1931 | 7 | #3316 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3508 |
| 1929 | 5 | #4394 |
| 1928 | 11 | #2608 |
| 1927 | 8 | #3371 |
| 1926 | 10 | #2856 |
| 1925 | 11 | #2706 |
| 1924 | 16 | #2111 |
| 1923 | 14 | #2299 |
| 1922 | 9 | #3181 |
| 1920 | 12 | #2568 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1912–1959