Orion is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #5892 in 2024 with 3 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2024 with 3 births ranking #5892. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 86,001 girls 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.