Orion Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The Orion Nebula, located in the constellation, is one of the brightest nebulae and a stellar nursery.

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A Deep Dive

Orion Overview

Meaning

Heaven’s light, dawn

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from Greek mythology, where Orion is a legendary hunter and the name of a prominent constellation.

Religion

Hinduism

Pronunciation

/əˈraɪ.ən/

Popularity

Orion is used internationally, particularly in countries with a strong interest in mythology and astronomy. In 2023, Orion ranked #326 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Mythological, Nature-inspired, Cool

Associated Traits

Mythical, adventurous, bold

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Greek mythology and astronomy, symbolizing strength and exploration.
A Deep Dive

Orion Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Oran, Orlando, Orin, Oren, Orville, Oberon, Orson

Common Nicknames

Ori, Rye, Onny, Rion, Ryo

Diminutives

O, R, Rio

Famous People

  • Orion Carloto
    (American Writer)
  • Orion Samuelson
    (American Radio Broadcaster)
  • Orion Weiss
    (American Pianist)
  • Orion Clemens
    (American Public Figure)
  • Orion Hindawi
    (American Entrepreneur)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Orion Pax
    ("Transformers," TV Series)
  • Orion Black
    ("Harry Potter," Book Series)
  • "Orion"
    (Song by Metallica)
  • Orion
    ("Men in Black," Film)

Places

  • Orion Township
    (Michigan, USA)
  • Orion Lagoon
    (Queensland, Australia)
  • Orion City
    (formerly Udyong, Bataan, Philippines)
  • Orion Roller Coaster
    (Kings Island Amusement Park, Ohio, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Orion?

Orion means “hunter” in Greek. Individuals with this name often have strong, adventurous, and confident traits.

What Is the Origin of The Name Orion?

Orion comes from Greek mythology and is the name of a legendary hunter who was placed among the stars as a constellation. Its linguistic roots trace back to ancient Greek language and culture.

Orion Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Orion in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3142021#3312022#3732023
Top 3 Rankings#3002018#3122019#3142021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Orion

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023373
(-42 from 2022)
861
(-157 from 2022)
0.04702
2022331
(-17 from 2021)
1018
(-32 from 2021)
0.05435
2021314
(+11 from 2020)
1050
(+35 from 2020)
0.05604
2020325
(-13 from 2019)
1015
(-62 from 2019)
0.05487
2019312
(-12 from 2018)
1077
(-75 from 2018)
0.05604
2018300
(+34 from 2017)
1152
(+129 from 2017)
0.05927
2017334
(-10 from 2016)
1023
(-49 from 2016)
0.05169
2016324
(+44 from 2015)
1072
(+198 from 2015)
0.05292
2015368
(+13 from 2014)
874
(+53 from 2014)
0.04275
2014381
(+13 from 2013)
821
(+62 from 2013)
0.04006
2013394
(+25 from 2012)
759
(+81 from 2012)
0.03756
2012419
(+50 from 2011)
678
(+104 from 2011)
0.03341
2011469
(-2 from 2010)
574
(+13 from 2010)
0.02826
2010467
(+56 from 2009)
561
(+43 from 2009)
0.02731
2009523
(+12 from 2008)
518
(+22 from 2008)
0.02442
2008535
(+14 from 2007)
496
(+27 from 2007)
0.02275
2007549
(-22 from 2006)
469
(-17 from 2006)
0.02117
2006527
(+31 from 2005)
486
(+59 from 2005)
0.02217
2005558
(-8 from 2004)
427
(+9 from 2004)
0.02007
2004550
(+12 from 2003)
418
(+19 from 2003)
0.01978
2003562
(+21 from 2002)
399
(+32 from 2002)
0.01899
2002583
(-43 from 2001)
367
(-37 from 2001)
0.01776
2001540
(+13 from 2000)
404
(+22 from 2000)
0.01953
2000553
(-13 from 1999)
382
(+5 from 1999)
0.01829
1999540
(-2 from 1998)
377
(+5 from 1998)
0.01849
1998538
(+225 from 1997)
372
(+177 from 1997)
0.01835
1997763
(+23 from 1996)
195
(+10 from 1996)
0.00976
1996786
(+41 from 1995)
185
(+17 from 1995)
0.00923
1995827
(+65 from 1994)
168
(+20 from 1994)
0.00835
1994892
(+179 from 1993)
148
(+40 from 1993)
0.00726
19931071
(+79 from 1992)
108
(+16 from 1992)
0.00523
19921150
(-160 from 1991)
92
(-25 from 1991)
0.00438
1991990
(+145 from 1990)
117
(+27 from 1990)
0.00552
19901135
(-14 from 1989)
90
(+1 from 1989)
0.00418
19891121
(+9 from 1988)
89
(+11 from 1988)
0.00425
19881130
(-82 from 1987)
78
(-5 from 1987)
0.00390
19871048
(+251 from 1986)
83
(+27 from 1986)
0.00426
19861299
(-129 from 1985)
56
(-8 from 1985)
0.00291
19851170
(-116 from 1984)
64
(-8 from 1984)
0.00333
19841054
(-38 from 1983)
72
(-4 from 1983)
0.00384
19831016
(-51 from 1982)
76
(-11 from 1982)
0.00408
1982965
(+146 from 1981)
87
(+20 from 1981)
0.00461
19811111
(+55 from 1980)
67
(+6 from 1980)
0.00360
19801166
(-182 from 1979)
61
(-20 from 1979)
0.00329
1979984
(+82 from 1978)
81
(+15 from 1978)
0.00452
19781066
(-12 from 1977)
66
(-1 from 1977)
0.00386
19771054
(+69 from 1976)
67
(+10 from 1976)
0.00392
19761123
(-22 from 1975)
57
(-1 from 1975)
0.00349
19751101
(+14 from 1974)
58
(+4 from 1974)
0.00357
19741115
(+319 from 1973)
54
(+19 from 1973)
0.00331
19731434
(-70 from 1972)
35
(-3 from 1972)
0.00217
19721364
(+162 from 1971)
38
(+6 from 1971)
0.00227
19711526
(+1213 from 1970)
32
(+20 from 1970)
0.00176
19702739
(-763 from 1969)
12
(-6 from 1969)
0.00063
19691976
(+225 from 1968)
18
(+4 from 1968)
0.00098
19682201
(+783 from 1967)
14
(+6 from 1967)
0.00079
19672984
(-768 from 1966)
8
(-5 from 1966)
0.00045
19662216
(+1714 from 1965)
13
(+8 from 1965)
0.00072
19653930
(-610 from 1963)
5
(-2 from 1963)
0.00026
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19633320
(-648 from 1962)
7
(-3 from 1962)
0.00034
19622672
(+665 from 1960)
10
(+3 from 1960)
0.00048
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19603337
(-519 from 1958)
7
(-2 from 1958)
0.00032
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19582818
(-188 from 1957)
9
(-1 from 1957)
0.00042
19572630
(-615 from 1956)
10
(-6 from 1956)
0.00046
19562015
(+433 from 1954)
16
(+5 from 1954)
0.00075
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19542448
(-57 from 1953)
11
No change from 1953
0.00053
19532391
(+982 from 1952)
11
(+5 from 1952)
0.00055
19523373
(-1006 from 1951)
6
(-5 from 1951)
0.00030
19512367
(+71 from 1950)
11
(+1 from 1950)
0.00058
19502438
(+168 from 1949)
10
(+1 from 1949)
0.00055
19492606
(-279 from 1948)
9
(-2 from 1948)
0.00050
19482327
(+535 from 1947)
11
(+3 from 1947)
0.00062
19472862
(+57 from 1946)
8
(+1 from 1946)
0.00043
19462919
(-993 from 1945)
7
(-6 from 1945)
0.00042
19451926
(+1184 from 1944)
13
(+7 from 1944)
0.00095
19443110
(-1742 from 1943)
6
(-20 from 1943)
0.00043
19431368
(+362 from 1942)
26
(+9 from 1942)
0.00179
19421730
(+91 from 1941)
17
(+2 from 1941)
0.00121
19411821
(+657 from 1940)
15
(+6 from 1940)
0.00120
19402478
(-989 from 1939)
9
(-11 from 1939)
0.00076
19391489
(+596 from 1938)
20
(+8 from 1938)
0.00176
19382085
(+247 from 1937)
12
(+2 from 1937)
0.00106
19372332
(-461 from 1936)
10
(-4 from 1936)
0.00091
19361871
(-215 from 1935)
14
(-4 from 1935)
0.00132
19351656
(+127 from 1934)
18
(+2 from 1934)
0.00168
19341783
(+46 from 1933)
16
(+1 from 1933)
0.00151
19331829
(+18 from 1932)
15
(-1 from 1932)
0.00147
19321847
(+254 from 1931)
16
(+3 from 1931)
0.00149
19312101
(-457 from 1930)
13
(-7 from 1930)
0.00122
19301644
(+85 from 1929)
20
(+1 from 1929)
0.00177
19291729
(-376 from 1928)
19
(-10 from 1928)
0.00172
19281353
(+208 from 1927)
29
(+5 from 1927)
0.00254
19271561
(+44 from 1926)
24
(+2 from 1926)
0.00207
19261605
(-180 from 1925)
22
(-5 from 1925)
0.00192
19251425
(-70 from 1924)
27
(-3 from 1924)
0.00234
19241355
(-198 from 1923)
30
(-8 from 1923)
0.00257
19231157
(+277 from 1922)
38
(+11 from 1922)
0.00336
19221434
(-138 from 1921)
27
(-5 from 1921)
0.00240
19211296
(-44 from 1920)
32
(-1 from 1920)
0.00281
19201252
(-45 from 1919)
33
(-1 from 1919)
0.00300
19191207
(+197 from 1918)
34
(+8 from 1918)
0.00335
19181404
(-182 from 1917)
26
(-5 from 1917)
0.00248
19171222
(+152 from 1916)
31
(+6 from 1916)
0.00323
19161374
(-133 from 1915)
25
(-3 from 1915)
0.00271
19151241
(+304 from 1914)
28
(+12 from 1914)
0.00318
19141545
(-104 from 1913)
16
(+2 from 1913)
0.00234
19131441
(+86 from 1912)
14
(+3 from 1912)
0.00261
19121527
(-140 from 1911)
11
(+4 from 1911)
0.00244
19111387
(-232 from 1909)
7
No change from 1909
0.00290
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091155
(+62 from 1908)
7
(+1 from 1908)
0.00396
19081217
(-17 from 1907)
6
No change from 1907
0.00361
19071200
(-109 from 1905)
6
No change from 1905
0.00378
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051091
(+114 from 1904)
6
(+1 from 1904)
0.00419
19041205
(-155 from 1900)
5
(-2 from 1900)
0.00361
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001050
(+1 from 1899)
7
(+2 from 1899)
0.00432
18991051
(-166 from 1898)
5
(-2 from 1898)
0.00434
1898885
(-301 from 1897)
7
(-6 from 1897)
0.00530
1897584
(-66 from 1896)
13
(-3 from 1896)
0.01066
1896518
(+277 from 1895)
16
(+8 from 1895)
0.01240
1895795
(-6 from 1889)
8
(+1 from 1889)
0.00632
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1889789
(+128 from 1888)
7
(+1 from 1888)
0.00588
1888917
(-98 from 1887)
6
No change from 1887
0.00462
1887819
(+140 from 1886)
6
(+1 from 1886)
0.00549
1886959
(-23 from 1885)
5
No change from 1885
0.00420
1885936
(-27 from 1880)
5
No change from 1880
0.00431
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1880909
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00422

American States Popularity Rankings for Orion

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2822021#2832022#3082023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4702021#3872022#5002023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3732021#3232022#3632023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#3292021#3002022#4032023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1572021#2832022#2432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1662021#1702022#2282023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3042021#2852022#2622023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3022021#2752022#3102023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#1282021#1792022#1892023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3162021#3962022#4402023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2742021#2972022#3032023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3912021#5362022#4462023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3742021#4382022#4392023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4972021#5152022#4262023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2482021#2972022#3462023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3992021#3642022#6392023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3422021#4762022#3102023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2802021#2922022#3712023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#3972021#3312022#3832023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1392021#1232022#2792023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3852021#2982022#4892023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3572021#3742022#3692023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2012021#1792022#2812023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#4472021#5042022#4172023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3712021#5382022#5112023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4222021#4322022#4332023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3842021#4532022#4882023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1492021#1612022#1172023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4942021#4082022#3442023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#742021#1862022#2042023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1832021#4662022#3392023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3982020#6332021#5092022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5622021#2732022#4542023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#3072021#4222022#3662023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2562019#2142020#1902022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#6192021#5222022#7862023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3962020#2232021#3362023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#4722021#5332022#5392023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#6022021#4062022#3912023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1912020#2682022#1912023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5832020#4682021#7602022

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1832021#2052022#1972023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#2872018#3312020#1982021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3912020#5982021#5962022

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1652007#1802015#1212020

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1812006#1492017#1962022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2142015#2452018#2232019

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2322013#2012017#2912021

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#1222016#1002022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2412022

Popularity Rankings for Orion in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#782011

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#3742021#5322022#2582023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#4022018#4002019#3182020

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#5892019#4262020#4822021

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7362014#4422019#4282022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9602020#5172021#7772022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#7792022#6602023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022#7072023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9582014#9712021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Orion a Name for Boys or Girls?

Historically, Orion is a boy’s name, inspired by the legendary male hunter in Greek mythology. Despite this, its association with the stars makes it a popular choice for girls too, embodying a sense of mystery and strength.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Orion

Orion in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Orion Carloto (Writer, born 1996): An American writer and poet who gained popularity through social media and her books on modern poetry and prose.
  • Orion Samuelson (Radio Broadcaster, born 1934): An American broadcaster known for his long career in agricultural reporting on WGN Radio.
  • Orion Weiss (Pianist, born 1981): An American classical pianist who has performed with major orchestras and in prestigious venues worldwide.
  • Orion Clemens (Public Figure, 1825–1897): An American politician and journalist, brother of famous author Mark Twain.
  • Orion Hindawi (Entrepreneur, born 1980): An American entrepreneur and co-founder of the cybersecurity company Tanium.
  • Orion P. Howe (Civil War Hero, 1848–1930): An American drummer boy during the Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
  • Orion Martin (Athlete, born 1985): An American football player who played as a linebacker in the NFL.
  • Orion Pax ("Transformers," 1984 TV Series): The original identity of the Autobot leader Optimus Prime before the Great War.
  • Orion Black ("Harry Potter," 1997-2007 Book Series): The father of Sirius Black and a member of the noble House of Black.
  • "Orion" (1985 Song by Metallica): An instrumental track from the album "Master of Puppets" known for its complex structure and bass solo.
  • Orion ("Men in Black," 1997 Film): A cat that holds a miniature galaxy around its neck, which is central to the movie's plot.
  • Orion ("Orion's Gate," 2012 Novel): A science fiction novel exploring interstellar travel and the mysteries of the Orion Nebula.
  • "The Orion Protocol" (2007 Novel): A techno-thriller involving a global conspiracy linked to a secret weapon.
  • "Orion: Prelude" (2012 Video Game): A multiplayer shooter game set in a futuristic world with dinosaurs.
  • Orion Township (Michigan, USA): A suburban township located in Oakland County with a mix of residential and commercial areas.
  • Orion River (Lapland, Finland): A river in northern Finland that flows into the Kemijoki River.
  • Orion Lagoon (Queensland, Australia): A large public lagoon located in the Orion Springfield Central shopping center, offering swimming and recreation.
  • Orion Mountains (British Columbia, Canada): A mountain range located in the southeastern part of British Columbia, part of the Columbia Mountains.
  • Orion Beach (Western Cape, South Africa): A scenic beach located near the town of Stilbaai, popular for its clear waters and white sands.
  • Orion City (Bataan, Philippines): A municipality in the province of Bataan, featuring historical landmarks and coastal attractions.
  • Orion Park (Ohio, USA): A community park in the city of Dayton, featuring sports facilities and green spaces.

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