How Many People Are Named Orson?

2,586

people in the United States are named Orson

1 in 129,543 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#6377

💎💎 Very Rare

Population Percentage

0.0008%

Of US population

Peak Year

2023

132 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: AWR-sən
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

From an English surname which was originally a nickname meaning "bear cub", from a diminutive of Norman French ors "bear", ultimately from Latin ursus. American actor and director Orson Welles (1915-1985) was a famous bearer of this name.

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.0%
Male
100.0%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 43.5 years old

Young (<30) 1,348
52.1%
Adult (30–60) 316
12.2%
Senior (>60) 922
35.7%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 136
New York 118
Utah 99
Texas 65
Washington 33
Florida 30
Colorado 17
Ohio 15
Minnesota 12
Wisconsin 12

💡 Fun Facts About "Orson"

  • 119 babies were named Orson in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2023
  • Currently stable in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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