Orion
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rising in the sky or son of fire
Origin: Greek
Popularity: Ranked #334 in 2025 with 1,012 babies born.
History: Orion is a figure from Greek mythology, a giant huntsman placed among the stars by Zeus. His name may derive from the Greek word for boundary or from a pre-Greek word meaning son of light. The constellation Orion is one of the most recognizable in the night sky, giving the name a timeless, celestial quality.
Famous people named Orion: Orion (Greek mythology — the hunter), Orion constellation
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Orion? About 1 in 3,232 babies born in 2025 were named Orion, or roughly 2.8 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Orion
What does the name Orion mean?
Orion means “Rising in the sky or son of fire” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Orion?
Orion has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Rising in the sky or son of fire”.
How popular is Orion?
Orion ranked #334 in 2025 — given to 1,012 babies that year.
When was Orion most popular?
Orion peaked in 2018 with 1,152 babies registered that year.
Is Orion a boy or girl name?
Orion is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Orions in registered births are male.
Is the name Orion rising or falling in popularity?
Orion has risen 4584 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #4918 in 2020 to #334 in 2025.
How long has Orion been recorded?
Orion appears in birth records across 128 years — from 1880 through 2025.