Orion is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #576 in 2016 with 64 recorded births. This places Orion in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 113 births ranking #370. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 5,186 boys born was named Orion. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Orion is a celestial Greek name best known through the constellation and the hunter of mythology. It feels expansive, modern, and slightly adventurous.
Although ancient in origin, Orion has become much more visible in recent decades as parents have turned to mythological and astronomical names. Its starry connection is a large part of its appeal.