Orson is a distinctive choice, ranked #374 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Orson in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#374
About the Name Orson
2024 marks Orson's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #374. The name has climbed 32 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Orson is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Orson
Unlikely. With around 115 UK babies named Orson per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Orson in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Orson is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 32 places over the last five years to #374 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Orson is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Orson does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Orsons in the wild.
115
UK babies named Orson (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.1
In a school of 600
↑ 32 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Orson
Likely around 1 other Orson in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
✨ Similar names to Orson
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
This is a comprehensive listing of the radio programs made by Orson Welles. Welles was often uncredited for his work, particularly in the years 1934–1937, and he apparently kept no record of his broadcasts.