Orion
boy name#334 in 2025Orion entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #300 in 2018, ranks #334 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#334
rank today
#300
peak (2018)
1,012
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #888 |
| 1890s | #767 |
| 1900s | #1153 |
| 1910s | #1372 |
| 1920s | #1417 |
| 1930s | #1864 |
| 1940s | #2315 |
| 1950s | #2560 |
| 1960s | #2830 |
| 1970s | #1351 |
| 1980s | #1108 |
| 1990s | #869 |
| 2000s | #548 |
| 2010s | #377 |
| 2020s | #334 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Orion has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 22,000 people named Orion are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orion is a kid of about 10 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orion in 2025?
- Orion ranks #334 among US boy names in 2025, with 1,012 babies given the name.
- When was the name Orion most popular?
- Orion peaked in 2018, reaching #300 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orion with classmates?
- Orion will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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