Orion

Rank 330th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Orion was 330th most popular baby name for boys and 644th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,035 babies were named Orion in the United States. The gender distribution for "Orion" is 98% male and 2% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,247 babies in the United States were named Orion. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Orion is around 13 to 16 years old.

The name "Orion" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Orion is Ori.

Orion Meaning & Origin

Orion is a prominent constellation named after a hunter in Greek mythology, often symbolizing strength, courage, and resilience.

The name Orion is described as majestic, star-inspired and explorer-like.

Pronunciation

Orion is pronounced oh-ree-on in English. The name Orion has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

The yellow line indicates overall rank of the name. The pink and blue area indicates the total number of girls and boys named "Orion".

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Fun Facts about Orion

  • Orion is also the name of a prominent constellation located on the celestial equator and is visible throughout the world. It's one of the most recognizable constellations due to its distinctive pattern of stars.

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Geography

Where is the name Orion most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

Gender Distribution

98.0%
Boys named Orion
Girls named Orion

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Similar Sounding Names

Oren Oriana Orin Orhan Orrin Orianna Oryan Orian Oryn Oran Orren Orryn Orhaan Oryana Oryon

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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