Oramel
A French masculine name derived from "or" meaning "gold" and "Amal" meaning "hope".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Oramel. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Oramel today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oramel births was 1922 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oramel. 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 Oramel. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1922
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1922 SSA rank
#4,789
Tracked since 1922
Popularity
Oramel: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Oramel 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 Oramel during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Oramel
The given name Oramel has its origins in the Hebrew language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is believed to be a combination of two Hebrew words, "or" meaning light and "amel" meaning labor or work. Thus, the name Oramel can be interpreted as "worker of light" or "light of labor."
In the Old Testament, the name is not explicitly mentioned, but its components can be found in various passages and names. For instance, the word "or" appears in names like Orpah and Oreb, while "amel" is present in names such as Amelek and Amalek. This suggests that the name Oramel may have been in use during biblical times, although its exact origin remains uncertain.
The earliest recorded use of the name Oramel can be traced back to the late 16th century in England. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Oramel Whittington, born in 1588 in Staffordshire, England. He was a renowned theologian and philosopher during the Puritan era.
Another notable figure named Oramel was Oramel Hinckley Thrall, born in 1819 in New York, USA. He was a prominent physician and medical writer, known for his contributions to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. His work, "A Treatise on the Diseases of the Human Species," published in 1848, was a seminal text in the medical field.
In the 19th century, Oramel Wilson, born in 1810 in Vermont, USA, gained recognition as a successful businessman and philanthropist. He made significant contributions to the establishment of educational institutions and public libraries in his hometown.
Moving into the 20th century, Oramel H. Simpson, born in 1870 in Illinois, USA, was a prominent lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives and played a crucial role in shaping legal reforms in the state.
Another notable figure with the name Oramel was Oramel Littlefield, born in 1914 in Maine, USA. He was a decorated World War II veteran and recipient of the Silver Star for his bravery and outstanding service during the conflict.
While the name Oramel has historically been more prevalent in certain regions, such as the United States and parts of Europe, it remains a unique and intriguing name with deep linguistic roots and a rich tapestry of historical figures who have carried it over the centuries.
People
Oramel + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Oramel 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
Oramel: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oramel?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oramel 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 Oramel a common name?
We classify Oramel 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, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oramel most popular?
The single biggest year for Oramel was 1922, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oramel 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 Oramel in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Oramel a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oramel 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 Oramel still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Oramel 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 Oramel 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 Oramel as a first name?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.