Orson
- Pronunciation
- [Or-son]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Ormond's Son
- Origin
- English
Orson Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,586 baby boys have been named Orson. The name peaked in 2023 with 132 US births that year (rank #1399). In 2024, ranked #1500 nationally — 101 places below its 2023 peak.
Top States for Orson
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Orson births are: California (128), New York (110), Utah (99).
Other English-Origin Names Like Orson
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5-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orson's exact length and starting letter: Oakes, Obasi, Obike, Ociel, Ocnus.
Quick Facts About Orson
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sonny | Son. A Nickname And Given Name. | Male | English |
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Compare Orson to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orson 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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