The nameOrion
Orion is a boy's name of Greek origin, the hunter of mythology and the constellation. It is rising in the United States.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
The origin of Orion is uncertain. It may come from the Greek oros, "mountain", or from Akkadian roots.
Origin
Greek. Orion is a giant hunter placed among the stars by Zeus; the constellation is one of the most visible in the night sky.
History
Orion rose in the 2010s and reached the American top 300.
Famous people named Orion
- Orion, Greek hunter
- Orion Carloto, writer
Popularity of the name Orion
Orion in the United States
Orion was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 8,832 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Orion. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Orion in the United States were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 1,032 births a year.
Orion in the United Kingdom
Orion was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 584 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Orion. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Orion in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 97 births a year on average, against 83 in the five years before.
Orion in France
Sibling names for Orion
Names from the same generation as Orion, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orion mean?
The origin of Orion is uncertain. It may come from the Greek oros, "mountain", or from Akkadian roots.
What is the origin of the name Orion?
Greek. Orion is a giant hunter placed among the stars by Zeus; the constellation is one of the most visible in the night sky.
Is Orion a girl's or a boy's name?
Orion is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Orion?
In 2024, Orion was the 323rd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 1,061 births.
What are good sibling names for Orion?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Anastasia, Elena, Noelle and Daphne for a sister, Lukas, Ibrahim, Leandro and Samson for a brother.
Who are famous people named Orion?
Orion, Greek hunter; Orion Carloto, writer.