Total births
83
Boys' name · since 1888
Oron
Since 1888, U.S. Social Security records show 83 babies named Oron, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 83
- total births
- 1888–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
Oron sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 83 recorded since 1888.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Oron has been recorded 83 times among boys since 1888, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1920s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1888 to 1947.
- 83 total births
- 1888–1947 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 54% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
83 boys have been named Oron since 1888, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1947.
- 83
- total births
- 1888–1947
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 54%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
54% of everyone ever named Oron was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
11 babies were named Oron in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Oron's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Oron splits its recorded history at 1922: 53% of all births land in the more recent half, 47% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1888 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1921 peak of 11 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Oron at a glance
Last recorded 1947Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1888
Oron popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1888–1947
- Peak year (1921)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 60 years of records
Oron by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Oron's strongest decade.
45 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 54% of all-time use.
Oron births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1910s
1910s
23 births
- 1920s
1920s
45 births
- 1930s 5
1930s
5 births
- 1940s 5
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 45 births (54% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Oron? ▼
83 babies have been named Oron since 1888. It was last recorded in 1947. The peak year was 1921 with 11 births.
When was Oron most popular? ▼
Oron was most popular in the 1920s decade with 45 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
How long has the name Oron been used? ▼
Records for Oron go back to 1888, giving 60 years of history through 1947.
What names are similar to Oron? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oronde, Oro. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Oron's data
- Oron's decade-level peak was the 1920s (45 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1940s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1888–1947 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Oron: Baby Name Since 1888 - 83 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/oron. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Oron draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.