Holding steady.
Popularity of Orbie since 1902
Babies named Orbie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Orbie's real moment was 1902.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 6 | 10 |
| 1910s | 18 | 126 |
| 1920s | 11 | 162 |
| 1930s | 11 | 135 |
| 1940s | 5 | 97 |
| 1950s | 0 | 58 |
| 1960s | 0 | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 | 11 |
| 1980s | 0 | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Orbie first appeared in U.S. records in 1902, when it reached its peak year of usage. Although it never ranked among the top names nationally, it saw scattered use in the early 1900s. By the 2020s, the name has become exceedingly uncommon, with fewer than 5 births per year and no state concentration. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it persists at a very low level without significant revival. For parents seeking a truly rare name with a straightforward urban meaning, Orbie offers a distinctive but archaic alternative. The name's simplicity and -ie ending give it a familiar, diminutive feel, similar to other turn-of-the-century American names.
Orbie is a diminutive form of the surname Orban, itself derived from the Latin Urbanus, meaning 'belonging to the city'. The name gained modest use in the United States in the early 20th century, particularly as a masculine given name in the 1900s. Its usage has since declined, remaining rare and stable in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Orb
Variants: Orby
Sibling names for Orbie
Names that share Orbie's style, for a brother or sister.
