BoyEnglish origin

Orson: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A bear cub child, strong and cuddly.

Origin
English
Syllables
2
Current rank
#1571
Peak
#549 in 1883

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1880: #78818801910: #139119101920: #194319201930: #226819301940: #146019401950: #200319501960: #326519601970: #183519701980: #338219801990: #695519902000: #798820002005: #612420052010: #377820102015: #212520152020: #15712020#1#7988

What Orson Means

Orson is a boy name of English origin. A bear cub child, strong and cuddly.

How Popular Orson Is

Orson currently ranks #1571 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #549 in 1883. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Orson

  • At its most popular, Orson reached #549 in the U.S. in 1883.
  • Orson is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

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Questions About Orson

What does Orson mean?

Orson is a boy name of English origin. A bear cub child, strong and cuddly.

How popular is Orson?

Orson currently ranks #1571 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #549 in 1883. It has held steady.

Where does Orson come from?

Orson comes from English roots. At its most popular, Orson reached #549 in the U.S. in 1883.

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