Orum
Derived from the Armenian word "oror" meaning wind or breeze.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Orum. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Orum today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orum births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orum. 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 Orum. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,637
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Orum: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Orum 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 Orum during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Orum
The given name Orum has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which was the ancient language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged during the Vedic period, which dates back to around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "urvi," which means "wide" or "broad."
Orum was a relatively uncommon name in ancient India, but it did find mention in some Hindu scriptures and texts. For instance, the name is referenced in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. It is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought in the great battle of Kurukshetra.
The earliest recorded individual with the name Orum is believed to be a scholar and philosopher who lived in the 5th century BCE. Unfortunately, not much is known about this individual, as historical records from that time are limited.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was a notable figure named Orum who was a minister in the court of the Mauryan Empire. He is said to have played a crucial role in the administration of the empire during the reign of Ashoka, one of the most influential rulers of ancient India.
Another prominent individual with the name Orum was a Buddhist monk who lived in the 7th century CE. He is credited with spreading Buddhism to various parts of Southeast Asia, particularly in modern-day Thailand and Myanmar.
In the 11th century, there was a famous poet and writer named Orum who hailed from the region of Persia (modern-day Iran). His works were highly acclaimed and celebrated for their lyrical beauty and philosophical depth.
During the medieval period, Orum was also the name of a renowned architect who designed several iconic structures in the city of Delhi, India. His most notable work was the Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the tallest brick minarets in the world.
While the name Orum was not as prevalent as some other names in ancient times, it has left its mark on history through these notable individuals and their contributions in various fields.
People
Orum + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orum 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
Orum: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orum?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orum 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 Orum a common name?
We classify Orum 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 Orum most popular?
The single biggest year for Orum was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orum 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 Orum in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Orum a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orum 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 Orum still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Orum 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 Orum 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 Americans are named Orum?
See how many Americans are named Orum on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.