Orion is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5933 in 2022 with 21 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2021 with 40 births ranking #3781. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 162.5%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 78,036 girls born was named Orion. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
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.