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Orson

Boy's name · #1433 in the US (2025) · 2020s wave

Popularity over time

Orson reached its best rank, #549, in 1883 and ranked #1433 in 2025. Roughly 2,700 boys have been named Orson since 1880.

Across the states

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Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 15 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

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#383 in England & Wales (2025) · #626 in Scotland (2025) · #2,064 in France (2025) · #1,132 in Canada (2024).

Famous Orsons

• Orson Welles — American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985)
• Orson Scott Card — American science fiction novelist (born 1951)
• Orson Bean — American actor (1928–2020)
• Orson Pratt — Apostle of the LDS Church (1811–1881)
• Orson Hyde — American Mormon leader (1805–1878)

In stories & tradition

• Orson Hodge — Desperate Housewives (TV series)
• Orson Krennic — Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (film)
• Orson the Polar Bear — Mascot for the Polar Beverages company

What Orsons become

Among 34 notable people named Orson:

Political leaders appear 2.48× more often than among typical names — e.g. Orson James Phelps, Canadian politician (1820–1897).

Similar names: Loyal · Orin · Link · Caison · Lyon · Gentry

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