Boy nameCurrently #9,606 in the USRising
Orest
2 syllablesPeak year: 19525 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Orest's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Orest's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Orest |
|---|---|
| 1916 | 8 |
| 1917 | 5 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1928 | 5 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 19 |
| 1953 | 14 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 10 |
| 1956 | 15 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 17 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 18 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 8 |
Orest through the decades
- Orest peaked in 1952, when 19 babies were named Orest in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1966–2024), use of Orest has fallen 47% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Orest currently ranks #9,606 in the US and is on the rise.