Ordie
A diminutive of the Old English masculine name Orderic, meaning "wealthy ruler".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Ordie. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 83.9% of registrations being male. The average person named Ordie today is around 57 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ordie births was 1923 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ordie. 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 Ordie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1923
6 babies that year
Average age
57
years old
1975 SSA rank
#5,598
Tracked since 1915
Gender
Gender distribution for Ordie
Ordie leans heavily male at 83.9% of total registrations, but 5 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Ordie as a male name
- Ranked #6,055 in 1975
- 5 male births in 1975
- Peak: 1923 (6 births)
Ordie as a female name
- Ranked #5,598 in 1922
- 5 female births in 1922
- Peak: 1922 (5 births)
Popularity
Ordie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ordie from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 16 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Ordie remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ordie 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 Ordie 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 Ordie
The given name Ordie has its origins in the ancient Germanic language, where it is believed to have derived from the word "ord," meaning "point" or "spearhead." This linguistic connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with warriors or individuals skilled in the use of spears or other pointed weapons.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ordie gained popularity across various regions of Europe, particularly in areas with strong Germanic cultural influences. It was commonly found in regions such as modern-day Germany, the Netherlands, and parts of Scandinavia.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ordie can be traced back to the 9th century, when it appeared in the Frankish Chronicles, a historical record documenting the reigns of the Carolingian dynasty. In these chronicles, Ordie was mentioned as the name of a nobleman who served as a military commander under the rule of Charlemagne.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Ordie. In the 11th century, Ordie of Regensburg (1025-1090) was a renowned Benedictine monk and scholar known for his contributions to the study of canon law and theology.
Another prominent figure was Ordie the Fearless (1175-1238), a knight from the Duchy of Brabant who gained recognition for his bravery and skill in battle during the Crusades. His exploits were documented in various medieval chronicles and became the subject of several legends and tales.
In the realm of literature, Ordie of Montpellier (1280-1345) was a celebrated troubadour and poet who composed numerous works in the Occitan language, preserving the rich cultural heritage of the region.
During the Renaissance period, Ordie Vesalius (1514-1564), a Flemish anatomist and physician, made significant contributions to the study of human anatomy. His groundbreaking work, "De Humani Corporis Fabrica," revolutionized the understanding of the human body and paved the way for modern medical education.
In more recent times, Ordie Faulkner (1897-1962), an American novelist and poet, gained literary acclaim for his works that explored the complexities of the human condition and the societal challenges of the American South.
While the name Ordie has experienced periods of popularity and decline throughout history, its origins and historical associations continue to evoke a sense of strength, resilience, and a connection to the rich cultural tapestry of the Germanic peoples.
People
Ordie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ordie 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
Ordie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ordie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ordie 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Ordie a common name?
We classify Ordie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 31 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ordie most popular?
The single biggest year for Ordie was 1923, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ordie is about 57 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 Ordie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ordie a male name?
Yes, 83.9% of people registered as Ordie 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 Ordie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ordie 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 Ordie 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 Ordie?
Find out how many people share the name Ordie on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.