Ormand
From the Old German language, meaning "estate protector" or "snake slayer".
Name Census estimates that about 29 living Americans carry the first name Ormand. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ormand today is around 82 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ormand births was 1924 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ormand. 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
- • The typical person named Ormand is about 82 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Ormands were born before 1954.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Ormand. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
29
~ 1 in 11,819,115 Americans
Peak year
1924
16 babies that year
Average age
82
years old
1959 SSA rank
#4,412
Tracked since 1912
Popularity
Ormand: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ormand from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 96 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ormand 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 Ormand 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 Ormand
The name Ormand has its origins in Old French and Old Germanic languages. It is a compound name derived from the Germanic elements "orm" meaning "serpent" or "dragon" and the Old French "monde" meaning "world" or "universe."
The name Ormand first appeared in medieval Europe during the 11th and 12th centuries, particularly in regions influenced by the Norman conquest of England. It was a name borne by members of the nobility and upper classes, reflecting the cultural intermingling of French and Germanic traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ormand can be found in the 12th century text "Chronique de Normandie" by Robert Wace, a Norman poet and chronicler. The text mentions an Ormand de Bayeux, a Norman knight who participated in the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
Another notable historical figure with the name Ormand was Ormand de Pelet, a 13th century French nobleman and crusader. He took part in the Fifth Crusade and was mentioned in various chronicles and accounts of the time, such as the "Gesta Dei per Francos" by William of Tyre.
In the 14th century, Ormand de Beauchamp was an English nobleman and military commander who served under King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Crécy in 1346, and was praised for his bravery and leadership.
During the Renaissance period, Ormand de Martel (1492-1562) was a French diplomat and courtier who served under King Francis I and King Henry II of France. He was known for his diplomacy and played a crucial role in negotiations with other European powers.
Another notable figure was Ormand de Valette (1555-1622), a French nobleman and the 49th Grand Master of the Order of Malta. He is best remembered for his defense of the island of Malta against the Ottoman Empire during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565, which resulted in a decisive victory for the Knights Hospitaller.
While the name Ormand has become less common in modern times, its historical significance and connections to medieval nobility and military prowess remain a part of its rich heritage.
People
Ormand + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ormand 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
Ormand: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ormand?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 29 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ormand 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 1 in 11,819,115 US residents.
Is Ormand a common name?
We classify Ormand as "Very Rare". It ranks above 46% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 206 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ormand most popular?
The single biggest year for Ormand was 1924, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ormand is about 82 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 Ormand in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ormand a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ormand 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 Ormand still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ormand 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 Ormand 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 Ormand?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Ormand on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.