Orestes Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-RES-teez / oʊˈrɛstizGreek
Meaning
the one who is angry
Historical & Cultural Background
Orestes is a name of Greek origin, derived from the word 'orestes', meaning 'mountain dweller'. In Greek mythology, Orestes was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging his father's murder. The character appears in various ancient Greek tragedies, notably those by Aeschylus and Euripides, which explore themes of justice and familial duty.
Trend Summary
Orestes has remained relatively uncommon in the United States, with sporadic usage over the years.
Similar Names
Variants
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International Variants
- Oreste (Italian)
- Orest (Ukrainian)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Orestes was first seen in the United States in 1918. Orestes has ranked as high as #1152 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in Florida, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Orestes has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Orestes (1986)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 9 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1951 | 7 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1961 | 6 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 9 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 12 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1986 | 14 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |