Orion

At a glance

Orion ranks #1038 for dogs. It is almost always a boy's name (97% male). It is most popular with Shih Tzus.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Orion?

#1,038dog name of 19,856
1 in 3,989male dogs
125dogs in the records
#495cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 2%Boys 94%Not recorded 4%

3% girls · 97% boys among 120 dogs with a recorded sex

Orion over the years

Falling
02.552013: 2.9, 2014: 0.8, 2015: 0.6, 2016: 1.0, 2017: 0.7, 2018: 1.6, 2019: 2.1, 2020: 1.3, 2021: 4.3, 2022: 2.3, 2023: 1.8, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Orion per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Orion

OrenOrinOranOhrenOreoOrangeOrieOrejas

Questions

Is Orion a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (97% male).

How popular is Orion for dogs?

Orion is the #1,038 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 125 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Orion?

Orion is said in 3 syllables: O·ri·on. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Orion?

Oren, Orin and Oran sound similar.

What breeds are often named Orion?

Shih Tzus, Labrador Retrievers and Beagles are the breeds most often called Orion.

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