How Many People Are Named Orpheus?
people in the United States are named Orpheus
1 in 4,407,894 people has this name
Popularity Rank
💎💎 Very Rare
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
11 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
Perhaps related to Greek ορφνη (orphne) meaning "the darkness of night". In Greek mythology Orpheus was a poet and musician who went to the underworld to retrieve his dead wife Eurydice. He succeeded in charming Hades with his lyre, and he was allowed to lead his wife out of the underworld on the condition that he not look back at her until they reached the surface. Unfortunately, just before they arrived his love for her overcame his will and he glanced back at her, causing her to be drawn back to Hades.
Related & Similar Names
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 61.2 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1916 to 1987
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Orpheus"
- 0 babies were named Orpheus in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1968
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1916
- Most popular in Illinois
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