Orion is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #493 in 2017 with 82 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 113 births ranking #370. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 3,937 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.