Orvan is an uncommon, yet distinctive given name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning. It has been sparsely used throughout history, primarily in regions where other similar-sounding names are prevalent. This unique moniker may hold personal significance for those who bear it, perhaps symbolizing individuality or independence.
The name Orvan experienced a significant peak during the early 1920s with a high of 10 births in 1921, followed by another spike to 11 births in 1926. However, it appears that this popularity was short-lived as there were only 5 births each in 1923 and 1925, indicating a considerable drop-off. There was another brief increase with 8 births recorded in both 1928 and 1929 before the name's usage declined again, with fewer than 8 births annually from 1930 onwards until it reached its lowest point of just 5 births in 1950. Overall, there were a total of 143 recorded births for the name Orvan across these years.