Orion

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Pronounced oh-RY-ən /oʊˈraɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: From Greek Orion — the mythical hunter placed among the stars; etymology uncertain (possibly 'rising in the sky')Low

In 30 seconds: Written in the stars: Orion is the hunter constellation — mythic, brilliant, and bold. Mostly a boys' name; here for girls, it's celestial and striking.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningFrom Greek Orion — the mythical hunter placed among the stars; etymology uncertain (possibly 'rising in the sky')

U.S. rank (2025)#6491 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 630

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Orion comes from Greek Orion — the mythical hunter set among the stars as the bright winter constellation (the etymology is uncertain, possibly 'rising in the sky'; which we note). A celestial, striking name; mostly given to boys, it appears for girls, which this page covers.

It registers thinly for girls. Rare for girls, the-hunter-constellation at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Orion was a giant hunter in Greek myth, placed among the stars as the famous constellation — its etymology is uncertain (possibly 'rising in the sky'); mostly a boys' name, it appears for girls too.

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Orion — etymology uncertain

Variations

OryonOrione

Nicknames

Ori

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orion mean?

Orion is the Greek hunter constellation; the etymology is uncertain (possibly 'rising in the sky').

How do you pronounce Orion?

It's said oh-RY-ən /oʊˈraɪ.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Orion a boy or girl name?

Orion is used for both sexes (mostly boys); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Orion?

Orion is rare for girls in the U.S.