Orpheus Name Popularity and Statistics
Orpheus is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Orpheus?
Orpheus is spelled O-R-P-H-E-U-S. The name has 7 letters.
Orpheus Popularity in 2024
Rank#12,349
Recorded Births5
- Boys usage fell 6,890 places to #12,349 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 1987.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Orpheus Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1916 through 2024. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 1987 | Boys | 7 | #5,459 |
| 1986 | Boys | 5 | #6,721 |
| 1976 | Boys | 5 | #5,587 |
| 1975 | Boys | 6 | #4,797 |
| 1974 | Boys | 5 | #5,227 |
| 1973 | Boys | 5 | #5,101 |
| 1969 | Boys | 7 | #3,595 |
| 1968 | Boys | 11 | #2,576 |
| 1967 | Boys | 9 | #2,760 |
| 1925 | Boys | 5 | #4,197 |
| 1922 | Boys | 6 | #3,872 |
| 1916 | Boys | 5 | #3,897 |
When Was Orpheus 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.
1968 · Boys
11 recorded births
National rank #2,576
1967 · Boys
9 recorded births
National rank #2,760
1987 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,459
1969 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #3,595
Where Orpheus Ranked Highest in 1968
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 |
|---|---|---|
| IL | #727 | 5 |