Boy nameCurrently #325 in the USSteady
Orion
oh-RY-un//oʊˈraɪən//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20185 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
Rising in the sky (hunter constellation)
Orion was a giant huntsman in Greek mythology placed among the stars after his death, forming one of the night sky's most recognizable constellations. Its celestial mythology and strong sound have made it an increasingly popular modern choice.
Orion's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Orion |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 36 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 58 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 67 |
| 1982 | 87 |
| 1983 | 76 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 83 |
| 1988 | 78 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1990 | 90 |
| 1991 | 122 |
| 1992 | 92 |
| 1993 | 116 |
| 1994 | 155 |
| 1995 | 175 |
| 1996 | 193 |
| 1997 | 204 |
| 1998 | 394 |
| 1999 | 399 |
| 2000 | 397 |
| 2001 | 420 |
| 2002 | 379 |
| 2003 | 415 |
| 2004 | 432 |
| 2005 | 440 |
| 2006 | 500 |
| 2007 | 482 |
| 2008 | 512 |
| 2009 | 530 |
| 2010 | 574 |
| 2011 | 588 |
| 2012 | 700 |
| 2013 | 773 |
| 2014 | 845 |
| 2015 | 899 |
| 2016 | 1,105 |
| 2017 | 1,057 |
| 2018 | 1,186 |
| 2019 | 1,105 |
| 2020 | 1,042 |
| 2021 | 1,093 |
| 2022 | 1,041 |
| 2023 | 890 |
| 2024 | 1,093 |
Orion through the decades
- Orion peaked in 2018, when 1,186 babies were named Orion in the US.
- The 2020s were Orion's strongest decade, averaging 1,032 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Orion has risen 77% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Orion currently ranks #325 in the US and is holding steady.
Nicknames
Ori
Variants & spellings
Oryan