4,505births recorded
8Countries
1Variants
2025Peak · Alberta
#379England & Wales 2025
Orson is a boy name family recorded 4,505 times in 8 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in England & Wales (#379 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Alberta in 2025, at 22.4 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Orson
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orson | English | 2,714 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1425 | 1883 | ▲ 113 % |
| Orson | English | 1,421 | 🏴 England & Wales | #379 | 2024 | ▲ 57 % |
| Orson | English | 190 | 🇫🇷 France | #1874 | 2025 | ▲ 279 % |
| Orson | English | 94 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1217 | 2023 | ▼ 2 % |
| Orson | English | 33 | 🇨🇦 Alberta | #549 | 2025 | – |
| Orson | English | 28 | 🇨🇦 British Columbia | – | 2017 | – |
Questions about Orson
How popular is the name Orson?
In 2025 it ranked #379 in England & Wales. Official registers record 4,505 births across 8 countries.
When was Orson most popular?
It peaked in Alberta in 2025, at 22.4 births per 100,000.
Is Orson a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Orson is a boy name.