Orion
Meaninghunter of Greek myth · Greek
- US rank
- #334
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #300 in 2018
1,012 babies were named Orion in the US in 2025. It has dropped 9 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Orion you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 1,688 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Orion, 1,012 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Orion would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOrion has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Orions, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 2018, when it reached #300.
- Then vs nowOrion is 3.0× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 5,141 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 1,688.
- Where it's lovedOrion is most popular in Alaska, where it ranks #110, followed by Oregon (#119) and New Mexico (#148). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Greek, Orion means “hunter of Greek myth”.
About the name Orion
Orion is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “hunter of Greek myth”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ion”. US birth records list Orion for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 128 of those 146 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #300 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #334, with 1,012 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 1.5 | 652,174 girls |
| 1990s | 5.0 | 201,207 girls |
| 2000s | 7.6 | 131,579 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,584 girls |
| 2020s | 16 | 60,852 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 31 | 32,373 boys |
| 1890s | 42 | 23,730 boys |
| 1900s | 25 | 39,479 boys |
| 1910s | 26 | 37,979 boys |
| 1920s | 26 | 39,170 boys |
| 1930s | 15 | 68,634 boys |
| 1940s | 8.5 | 118,064 boys |
| 1950s | 4.2 | 238,663 boys |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 225,734 boys |
| 1970s | 31 | 32,648 boys |
| 1980s | 40 | 25,221 boys |
| 1990s | 96 | 10,420 boys |
| 2000s | 219 | 4,577 boys |
| 2010s | 459 | 2,178 boys |
| 2020s | 583 | 1,716 boys |
Other spellings of Orion
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Orion
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion means “hunter of Greek myth” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name Orion?
Orion has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Orion a boy or girl name?
Orion is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Orion?
Orion ranked #334 for US boys in 2025, given to 1,012 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#300).