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In 2024, 1,061 boys in the United States were named Orion, making it the 325th most popular boy's name that year.
Its position has held steady, at 381st a decade earlier.
Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 1,186 births.
Records for Orion go back to 1880, and 22,710 babies have been given the name since.
Named after the mighty hunter in Greek mythology. Represents strength and prominence as one of the most recognizable constellations. A Greek mythological hunter placed among the stars. Its celestial connection and distinctive sound have a powerful, cosmic quality. Carries celestial and mythological significance.
Orion is of Greek origin, described as celestial in style.
In 2024, Orion went to 32 girls and 1,061 boys — 97% boys.
In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.
Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.
Named after the mighty hunter in Greek mythology. Represents strength and prominence as one of the most recognizable constellations.
Orion is of Greek origin, and is usually described as celestial in style.
In 2024, 1,061 boys in the United States were named Orion, making it the 325th most popular boy's name that year.
In 2024, Orion went to 32 girls and 1,061 boys — 97% boys. In practice it reads as a boys' name in the US.
Ori is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Orion.