NAME PROFILE
Orson
Historical SSA popularity data for Orson.
Key Stats
| Total births | 2,714 |
| Gender | Male (24% / 76%) |
| Peak year | 2022 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 29%CA — 23%UT — 23%TX — 14%WA — 11%
Notable People
Orson Welles (Film director, *Citizen Kane*) · Orson Scott Card (Author, *Ender's Game*) · Orson Bean (Actor, comedian) · Orson Pratt (Mormon apostle and theologian) · Orson Charles (NFL player)
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