Oram
An English masculine given name derived from the Hebrew word עֹרָם ('oram), meaning "experienced" or "cunning".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Oram. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oram today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oram births was 1915 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oram. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Oram. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1915
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1927 SSA rank
#4,640
Tracked since 1915
Popularity
Oram: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oram from the 1910s through to the 1920s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oram by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oram during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Oram
The name Oram is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages. It dates back to ancient India, where it was primarily used as a name for males. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "ram," which means "pleasing" or "delightful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oram can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic poem that dates back to around the 8th century BCE. In the Mahabharata, Oram is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
The name Oram has also been associated with Hinduism, as it is believed to be related to the name of the Hindu deity Rama. Rama is considered an avatar of the god Vishnu and is revered as the embodiment of virtue and righteousness in Hindu mythology.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Oram. One of the earliest was Oram Shastri, a renowned Sanskrit scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He is known for his influential works on Sanskrit grammar and literature.
In the 16th century, Oram Singh was a prominent military leader who served under the Mughal Empire in India. He played a crucial role in several campaigns and battles, earning a reputation as a skilled strategist and warrior.
Another notable figure with the name Oram was Oram Prakash, a renowned Indian poet and writer who lived in the 19th century. He is celebrated for his contributions to Hindi literature and his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
In the 20th century, Oram Shankar was a prominent Indian politician and social activist. He was instrumental in advocating for the rights of tribal communities and played a significant role in the formation of the state of Jharkhand.
Oram Nath Dhar, a revered Indian classical vocalist, was also a notable bearer of the name. He made significant contributions to the Hindustani classical music tradition and was widely recognized for his mastery of the Khayal and Thumri styles.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Oram throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields, from literature and the arts to politics and warfare.
People
Oram + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oram as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oram: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oram?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oram going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Oram a common name?
We classify Oram as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oram most popular?
The single biggest year for Oram was 1915, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oram is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Oram in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oram a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oram in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Oram still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oram in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Oram can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Oram?
If you just want to know how many Americans are named Oram, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.