Orion is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #373 in 2023 with 867 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,152 births ranking #300. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 368.6%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,971 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.