Oreste Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-RES-tay / oˈrɛsteItalian; Greek
Meaning
Greek: 'mountain dweller'; Italian: 'of the mountains'
Historical & Cultural Background
Oreste is derived from the Greek name Orestes, which appears in Greek mythology as the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. The name has been used in various literary works, including plays by Euripides and Aeschylus. In Italian culture, Oreste is often associated with classical themes and has been used in operas and literature.
Trend Summary
Oreste has seen limited use in the United States, maintaining a low but steady presence over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Orest
- Orestes
International Variants
- Orestes (Spanish)
- Oreste (French)
- Orest (Romanian)
Famous people named Oreste
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Fictional characters named Oreste
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Oreste was first seen in the United States in 1912. Oreste has ranked as high as #867 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York. In the past 5 years the name Oreste has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Oreste (1930)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 6 |
| 1914 | 6 |
| 1915 | 6 |
| 1916 | 14 |
| 1917 | 15 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 10 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 17 |
| 1922 | 11 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 13 |
| 1925 | 12 |
| 1926 | 9 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 11 |
| 1929 | 12 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 9 |
| 1932 | 5 |
| 1933 | 8 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1944 | 9 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1987 | 6 |