Orion is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #406 in 2024 with 100 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 100 births ranking #406. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,778 boys born was named Orion. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.