Feminine dossier · first seen 1887
Orelia
Resurgent
Gaining cultural share
Peak era
1920
Peak births
27
Current vitality
Rare
Peak generation
Greatest Generation
Quick answers about Orelia
How many people are named Orelia?
An estimated 238 living Americans are named Orelia.
How rare is Orelia?
Orelia is very rare among babies today, with 10 girls receiving the name in 2025, down 63% from its 1920 peak.
How old is the typical Orelia?
The median age of a living American named Orelia is approximately 62 years, with most bearers falling between 44 and 74 years old.
Is Orelia still popular?
Yes — Orelia is currently rising in popularity, with 10 births in 2025. Births this decade are running about 2.6× higher than the previous decade.
Where is Orelia most common?
Orelia has its strongest geographic signal in Louisiana, where it appears 40.1× more often than the national baseline.
1887Peak 19202025
Peak year
1920
Decline from peak
63%
2025
10
All-time
991