boy's name
Orison
OR-ih-sun (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 41
Orison is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1935 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1919, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1917.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Orison Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 19 |
| 1920s | 15 |
| 1930s | 7 |
How Popular Is Orison?
In 1935, Orison was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Orison
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Orison Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Orison over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Orison
- English OR-ih-sun
Sibling Names for Orison
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Orison — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Orison
How popular is the name Orison?
In 1935, Orison was given to 7 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Orison a girl's or a boy's name?
Orison is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Orison?
Orison has 3 syllables.
When was Orison most popular?
Orison peaked in 1919, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.