NAME PROFILE
Oral
The name Oral is of Latin origin, meaning 'relating to the mouth' or 'spoken.' It conveys a sense of communication and expression, suggesting a person who is articulate, persuasive, and capable of connecting with others through words.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,308 |
| Gender | Male (23% / 77%) |
| Peak year | 1917 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1961 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
MO — 25%KY — 22%WV — 19%IL — 18%IN — 16%
Notable People
Oral Roberts (Evangelist and Founder of Oral Roberts University) · Oral Hirschbein (American psychiatrist) · Oral Lee Brown (Community activist and philanthropist)
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