Orson

Orson is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 119 boys in the United States.

Orson at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Orson

Orson belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Orson first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #549 in 1883, and in 2024 119 babies received the name — 2,586 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Orson in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#549 in 1883
Peak year
2023
Babies named Orson in 2024
119
Total since 1880
2,586

Orson in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#374 in 2024
Babies named Orson in 2025
109
Total since 1996
1,427

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orson mean?

The meaning of Orson is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Orson a boy or girl name?

Orson is a boy name. In 2024, 119 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Orson?

Orson comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Orson?

Orson first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #549 in 1883, and 119 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].