Ordis
A masculine name derived from the Latin ordis, meaning "row" or "line".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Ordis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ordis today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ordis births was 1920 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ordis. 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 Ordis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1920
7 babies that year
Average age
-
1920 SSA rank
#3,731
Tracked since 1920
Popularity
Ordis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Ordis 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 Ordis 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 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Ordis
The name Ordis has its origins in ancient Germanic languages. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "ordiz", which means "point" or "tip". This is likely a reference to a pointed object or weapon, such as a spear or arrow.
In the early Middle Ages, the name Ordis was found in various Germanic tribes, particularly among the Franks and Saxons. It was a popular name for warriors and hunters, reflecting the importance of hunting and warfare in these cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ordis can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of historical documents from the 8th century. It mentions an individual named Ordis who was a landowner in the region of present-day Germany.
In the 9th century, an Ordis is mentioned in the Annales Regni Francorum, a historical chronicle of the Carolingian dynasty. This Ordis was a nobleman who participated in battles against the Vikings.
During the Viking Age, the name Ordis was also found in Scandinavia. It was used by several notable figures, including Ordis Rauðfeldr (c. 920-980), a Norwegian chieftain and explorer who is said to have discovered Greenland.
In the 11th century, an Ordis is recorded as a monk in the Benedictine monastery of St. Gallen in present-day Switzerland. This Ordis was known for his calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts.
Another notable bearer of the name was Ordis de Warenne (c. 1070-1135), an Anglo-Norman nobleman who fought in the First Crusade. He was granted lands in England by William the Conqueror and became the first Earl of Surrey.
In the 13th century, there was a French poet and troubadour named Ordis de Montpellier (c. 1220-1280). He was known for his love songs and served at the court of the Count of Toulouse.
The name Ordis continued to be used throughout the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance period, though its popularity gradually declined. One of the last recorded individuals with this name was Ordis van Haarlem (c. 1490-1560), a Dutch painter and engraver who was part of the Mannerist movement.
People
Ordis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ordis 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
Ordis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ordis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ordis 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 Ordis a common name?
We classify Ordis 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, 7 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ordis most popular?
The single biggest year for Ordis was 1920, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ordis 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 Ordis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ordis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ordis 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 Ordis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ordis 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 Ordis 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 are named Ordis?
Find out how many Americans are named Ordis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.