Orpheus
- Pronunciation
- [Or-pheus]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Myth Name (Son Of Apollo)
- Origin
- Greek
Orpheus Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 76 baby boys have been named Orpheus. The name peaked in 1968 with 11 US births that year (rank #2689).
Top States for Orpheus
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Orpheus births are: Illinois (5).
Other Greek-Origin Names Like Orpheus
If you like Orpheus's Greek origin, consider these related names: Abdera, Abderus, Absyrtus, Abydos, Acantha. Browse all Greek names →
7-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orpheus's exact length and starting letter: Obadiah, Obediah, Oceanus, Octavia, Ocypete.
Quick Facts About Orpheus
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Compare Orpheus to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orpheus against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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