Orson Name Popularity and Statistics
Orson 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 Orson?
Orson is spelled O-R-S-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Orson Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,425
Recorded Births126
- Boys usage rose 62 places to #1,425 and recorded 5 more 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.
Orson Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 126 | #1,425 |
| 2024 | Boys | 121 | #1,487 |
| 2023 | Boys | 132 | #1,397 |
| 2022 | Boys | 127 | #1,433 |
| 2021 | Boys | 98 | #1,678 |
| 2020 | Boys | 104 | #1,568 |
| 2019 | Boys | 105 | #1,582 |
| 2018 | Boys | 63 | #2,189 |
| 2017 | Boys | 73 | #1,958 |
| 2016 | Boys | 90 | #1,724 |
| 2015 | Boys | 66 | #2,112 |
| 2014 | Boys | 53 | #2,402 |
| 2013 | Boys | 42 | #2,763 |
| 2012 | Boys | 31 | #3,450 |
| 2011 | Boys | 34 | #3,235 |
| 2010 | Boys | 28 | #3,708 |
| 2009 | Boys | 23 | #4,278 |
| 2008 | Boys | 18 | #5,067 |
| 2007 | Boys | 23 | #4,243 |
| 2006 | Boys | 14 | #5,781 |
| 2005 | Boys | 13 | #5,875 |
| 2004 | Boys | 7 | #8,927 |
| 2003 | Boys | 11 | #6,258 |
| 2002 | Boys | 12 | #5,725 |
When Was Orson 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.
2023 · Boys
132 recorded births
National rank #1,397
2022 · Boys
127 recorded births
National rank #1,433
2025 · Boys
126 recorded births
National rank #1,425
2024 · Boys
121 recorded births
National rank #1,487
Where Orson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WA | #737 | 8 |
| MN | #807 | 5 |
| CO | #849 | 5 |
| AZ | #927 | 5 |
| VA | #1,089 | 5 |
| OH | #1,111 | 6 |
| NY | #1,119 | 10 |
| NC | #1,277 | 5 |