Orion Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationoh-RYE-un / /oʊˈraɪən/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'rising in the sky'; Latin: 'hunter'
Historical & Cultural Background
In Greek mythology, Orion was a giant huntsman whom Zeus placed among the stars as the constellation Orion. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often associated with the night sky and hunting. Orion is also referenced in literature and astronomy, symbolizing strength and adventure.
Trend Summary
Orion has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Oryon
- Orin
International Variants
- Orione (Italian)
- Orion (Spanish)
- Orion (English)
Famous people named Orion
Orion Samuelson is a well-known American agricultural broadcaster.
Orion Pictures is a film production company known for producing popular movies in the 1980s.
Orion is also the name of a NASA program aimed at deep space exploration.
Fictional characters named Orion
Orion is a character in DC Comics, known as a New God and warrior.
Orion is a character in the video game series 'Mass Effect', serving as a prominent figure in the game's lore.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Orion was first seen in the United States in 1880. Orion has ranked as high as #541 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Orion has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Orion (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 133 | |
| TX | 88 | |
| FL | 69 | |
| NY | 61 | |
| PA | 36 | |
| WA | 34 | |
| IL | 31 | |
| VA | 30 | |
| AZ | 30 | |
| IN | 27 | |
| OH | 27 | |
| MO | 26 | |
| OR | 26 | |
| GA | 23 | |
| NC | 21 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 5 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1887 | 6 |
| 1888 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1895 | 8 |
| 1896 | 16 |
| 1897 | 13 |
| 1898 | 7 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 14 |
| 1914 | 16 |
| 1915 | 28 |
| 1916 | 25 |
| 1917 | 31 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 34 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 32 |
| 1922 | 27 |
| 1923 | 38 |
| 1924 | 30 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 22 |
| 1927 | 24 |
| 1928 | 29 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 20 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 16 |
| 1933 | 15 |
| 1934 | 16 |
| 1935 | 18 |
| 1936 | 14 |
| 1937 | 10 |
| 1938 | 12 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 9 |
| 1941 | 15 |
| 1942 | 17 |
| 1943 | 26 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1945 | 13 |
| 1946 | 7 |
| 1947 | 8 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 10 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1952 | 6 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 11 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 10 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 10 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1966 | 13 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 18 |
| 1970 | 12 |
| 1971 | 32 |
| 1972 | 38 |
| 1973 | 35 |
| 1974 | 54 |
| 1975 | 58 |
| 1976 | 57 |
| 1977 | 67 |
| 1978 | 66 |
| 1979 | 81 |
| 1980 | 61 |
| 1981 | 67 |
| 1982 | 87 |
| 1983 | 76 |
| 1984 | 72 |
| 1985 | 64 |
| 1986 | 56 |
| 1987 | 83 |
| 1988 | 78 |
| 1989 | 89 |
| 1990 | 90 |
| 1991 | 117 |
| 1992 | 92 |
| 1993 | 108 |
| 1994 | 148 |
| 1995 | 168 |
| 1996 | 185 |
| 1997 | 195 |
| 1998 | 372 |
| 1999 | 377 |
| 2000 | 382 |
| 2001 | 404 |
| 2002 | 367 |
| 2003 | 399 |
| 2004 | 418 |
| 2005 | 427 |
| 2006 | 486 |
| 2007 | 469 |
| 2008 | 496 |
| 2009 | 519 |
| 2010 | 561 |
| 2011 | 574 |
| 2012 | 679 |
| 2013 | 759 |
| 2014 | 821 |
| 2015 | 877 |
| 2016 | 1,072 |
| 2017 | 1,023 |
| 2018 | 1,152 |
| 2019 | 1,077 |
| 2020 | 1,016 |
| 2021 | 1,053 |
| 2022 | 1,020 |
| 2023 | 867 |
| 2024 | 1,061 |