Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Orion.
National Rank (2025)
#334
All-Time Peak Rank
#300 (2018)
Total U.S. Births
23,120
Unisex Distribution97.3% Boy / 2.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Orion Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Orion
According to SSA data, Orion achieved its highest historical rank of #300 in 2018. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2018 with 1,152 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 15.4%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 61 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Orion scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+15.4% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record1,152Births in 2018
Years in Top 100
0yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
61Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:34
1890s:49
1900s:37
1910s:192
1920s:281
1930s:154
1940s:121
1950s:84
1960s:82
1970s:500
1980s:733
1990s:1,852
2000s:4,367
2010s:8,595
2020s:6,039
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesO-ri-on
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with O, a letter used by only 1.4% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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