Orest
boy name#5608 in 2025Orest entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1749 in 1952, ranks #5608 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
#5608
rank today
#1749
peak (1952)
16
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3692 |
| 1920s | #3552 |
| 1940s | #3560 |
| 1950s | #2286 |
| 1960s | #3064 |
| 1970s | #4724 |
| 2000s | #10667 |
| 2010s | #11214 |
| 2020s | #7621 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Orest has been most popular in WA.
Living bearers
About 200 people named Orest are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orest alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orest in 2025?
- Orest ranks #5608 among US boy names in 2025, with 16 babies given the name.
- When was the name Orest most popular?
- Orest peaked in 1952, reaching #1749 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orest with classmates?
- Orest will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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