Orion
Orion is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “rising in the sky, hunter.” It ranked #334 in the United States in 2025. Orion was a giant huntsman in Greek mythology whom Zeus placed among the stars as a constellation.
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how do you pronounce Orion?
oh-RY-un
where does the name Orion come from?
Through the Latin Orion from the Greek Ōríōn, of unknown origin.
It is one of the most recognizable star patterns in the sky. The name perfectly bridges the celestial and mythological trends.
how popular is this name?
Orion has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 45 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 101. It peaked at #300 in 2018, and ranked #334 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #334 |
| 2024 | #325 |
| 2023 | #373 |
| 2022 | #332 |
| 2021 | #314 |
| 2020 | #325 |
| 2019 | #313 |
| 2018 | #300 |
| 2017 | #334 |
| 2016 | #324 |
| 2010 | #467 |
| 2000 | #553 |
| 1880 | #909 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Orion fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Orion
The name is usually taken from the mythological hunter or the constellation named for him, and its use has grown in recent years along with other mythological names.
who are famous people named Orion?
- Orion (Greek mythological hunter)
- Orion (constellation)
- Orion spacecraft (NASA)
what are the nicknames and variants of Orion?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Orion?
what names go well with Orion?
Sibling names that share Orion's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Orion
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion means “rising in the sky, hunter”.
What is the origin of the name Orion?
Orion comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Orion?
Orion ranked #334 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2018, at #300, and it has spent 45 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Orion a boy or girl name?
Orion is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Orion?
Orion is pronounced oh-RY-un, with 3 syllables.
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