Orest Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationOR-est / ˈɔːrɛstGreek; 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)
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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)
State | Births | Share |
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MI | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1916 | 8 |
1917 | 5 |
1919 | 5 |
1921 | 11 |
1923 | 7 |
1928 | 5 |
1929 | 5 |
1942 | 5 |
1950 | 6 |
1951 | 11 |
1952 | 19 |
1953 | 14 |
1954 | 14 |
1955 | 10 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 14 |
1958 | 17 |
1959 | 12 |
1960 | 18 |
1961 | 11 |
1962 | 10 |
1963 | 5 |
1966 | 7 |
1967 | 5 |
1970 | 5 |
2002 | 5 |
2014 | 5 |
2017 | 6 |
2018 | 6 |
2022 | 8 |
2023 | 12 |
2024 | 8 |