Orest Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationOR-est / ˈɔːrɛst

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'mountain dweller'; Latin: 'of the mountains'

Historical & Cultural Background

Orest is derived from the Greek name Orestes, which is associated with Greek mythology. Orestes was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging his father's murder. The name has been used in various literary works, particularly in ancient Greek tragedies. It has also been adopted in different cultures, often retaining its classical roots.

Trend Summary

The name Orest has remained relatively uncommon in the U.S., with limited popularity over the years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Orestes

International Variants

  • Oreste (Italian)
  • Orest (Romanian)

Famous people named Orest

Fictional characters named Orest

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Orest was first seen in the United States in 1916. Orest has ranked as high as #1016 nationally, which occurred in 1952, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and Michigan. In the past 5 years the name Orest has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Orest (1960)

StateBirthsShare
MI 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19168
19175
19195
192111
19237
19285
19295
19425
19506
195111
195219
195314
195414
195510
195615
195714
195817
195912
196018
196111
196210
19635
19667
19675
19705
20025
20145
20176
20186
20228
202312
20248