Orson
boy name#1425 in 2025Orson entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #527 in 1883, ranks #1425 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1425
rank today
#527
peak (1883)
126
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #767 |
| 1890s | #910 |
| 1900s | #858 |
| 1910s | #1414 |
| 1920s | #1971 |
| 1930s | #2121 |
| 1940s | #2104 |
| 1950s | #2223 |
| 1960s | #2635 |
| 1970s | #2831 |
| 1980s | #4415 |
| 1990s | #6722 |
| 2000s | #6051 |
| 2010s | #2512 |
| 2020s | #1498 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Orson has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 2,000 people named Orson are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Orson alive today was born around 2009, making them about 16 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Orson in 2025?
- Orson ranks #1425 among US boy names in 2025, with 126 babies given the name.
- When was the name Orson most popular?
- Orson peaked in 1883, reaching #527 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Orson with classmates?
- Orson will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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