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Orion

male

Meaning

"Heavenly Hunter"

From Greek mythology and the prominent constellation, used as a modern given name with strong astronomical and classical associations.

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Popularity History of Orion

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#325Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#325

Orion was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+48

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Orion Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Orion.

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Nickname

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Baby Name Lists That Include Orion

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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