Boy nameCurrently #1,500 in the USRising
Orson
//ˈɔɹsən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20235 lettersStarts with O
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Orson'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.
Orson's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Orson |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 7 |
| 1881 | 7 |
| 1882 | 9 |
| 1883 | 12 |
| 1884 | 6 |
| 1885 | 6 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 7 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1895 | 7 |
| 1896 | 8 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1901 | 7 |
| 1910 | 7 |
| 1911 | 8 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 25 |
| 1914 | 15 |
| 1915 | 24 |
| 1916 | 21 |
| 1917 | 22 |
| 1918 | 23 |
| 1919 | 29 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 11 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 26 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 15 |
| 1929 | 16 |
| 1930 | 13 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 11 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 11 |
| 1938 | 9 |
| 1939 | 16 |
| 1940 | 22 |
| 1941 | 13 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1944 | 18 |
| 1945 | 16 |
| 1946 | 18 |
| 1947 | 14 |
| 1948 | 8 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 15 |
| 1951 | 13 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 19 |
| 1957 | 17 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1961 | 10 |
| 1962 | 11 |
| 1963 | 17 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 14 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 15 |
| 1970 | 24 |
| 1971 | 19 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 19 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 13 |
| 1981 | 12 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 11 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2000 | 8 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 11 |
| 2004 | 7 |
| 2005 | 13 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 23 |
| 2010 | 28 |
| 2011 | 34 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 42 |
| 2014 | 53 |
| 2015 | 66 |
| 2016 | 90 |
| 2017 | 73 |
| 2018 | 63 |
| 2019 | 105 |
| 2020 | 104 |
| 2021 | 98 |
| 2022 | 127 |
| 2023 | 132 |
| 2024 | 119 |
Orson through the decades
- Orson peaked in 2023, when 132 babies were named Orson in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Orson has risen 250% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Orson currently ranks #1,500 in the US and is on the rise.