Orion Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Orion is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Orion?
Orion is spelled O-R-I-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Orion at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Orion refers to a figure from ancient Greek mythology, but its exact lexical meaning is uncertain.
- Origin
- Orion is associated with Greek mythology as a giant huntsman placed among the stars as a constellation, though the precise linguistic origin of the name…
- Pronunciation
- o-RYE-un · 3 syllables
Orion Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,325
Recorded Births18
Rank#334
Recorded Births1,012
- Girls usage fell 1,938 places to #6,325 and recorded 14 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 9 places to #334 and recorded 53 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Orion Mean?
Orion refers to a figure from ancient Greek mythology, but its exact lexical meaning is uncertain.
Origin: Orion is associated with Greek mythology as a giant huntsman placed among the stars as a constellation, though the precise linguistic origin of the name is unclear.
How Do You Pronounce Orion?
Pronunciationo-RYE-un
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Orion?
- History
- The name Orion is used in ancient Greek mythology and classical literature referring to a celestial figure symbolized by a constellation.
Orion Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 18 | #6,325 |
| 2025 | Boys | 1,012 | #334 |
| 2024 | Girls | 32 | #4,387 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,065 | #325 |
| 2023 | Girls | 23 | #5,390 |
| 2023 | Boys | 869 | #373 |
| 2022 | Girls | 21 | #5,793 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,021 | #332 |
| 2021 | Girls | 40 | #3,735 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,056 | #314 |
| 2020 | Girls | 26 | #4,880 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,016 | #325 |
| 2019 | Girls | 28 | #4,773 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,077 | #313 |
| 2018 | Girls | 34 | #4,144 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,152 | #300 |
| 2017 | Girls | 34 | #4,220 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,023 | #334 |
| 2016 | Girls | 33 | #4,345 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,072 | #324 |
| 2015 | Girls | 22 | #5,833 |
| 2015 | Boys | 877 | #367 |
| 2014 | Girls | 24 | #5,456 |
| 2014 | Boys | 821 | #381 |
When Was Orion Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Boys
1,152 recorded births
National rank #300
2019 · Boys
1,077 recorded births
National rank #313
2016 · Boys
1,072 recorded births
National rank #324
2024 · Boys
1,065 recorded births
National rank #325
Where Orion Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| OR | #119 | 33 |
| NM | #148 | 13 |
| DC | #168 | 5 |
| CO | #191 | 36 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |
| WA | #205 | 40 |
| HI | #214 | 5 |