Orpheus
boy nameOrpheus entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2576 in 1968, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
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rank today
#2576
peak (1968)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3897 |
| 1920s | #4035 |
| 1960s | #2977 |
| 1970s | #5178 |
| 1980s | #6090 |
| 2020s | #12349 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Orpheus are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Orpheus alive today was born around 1969, making them about 56 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orpheus in 2025?
- Orpheus is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Orpheus most popular?
- Orpheus peaked in 1968, reaching #2576 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orpheus with classmates?
- Orpheus will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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