Adorion
A unique name likely originating from the French word "adorer" meaning to adore or worship.
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Adorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Adorion today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Adorion births was 2009 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Adorion. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Adorion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2009
6 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2009 SSA rank
#11,016
Tracked since 2009
Popularity
Adorion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Adorion by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Adorion during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Adorion
The name Adorion has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "adoros," meaning "not defiled" or "pure." The name's roots can also be found in the word "adorea," which translates to "gift" or "honor." This suggests that Adorion may have been given as a name to signify purity, honor, or a divine gift.
During the Classical period of ancient Greece, the name Adorion was occasionally used, although it was not among the most common names. One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this name was Adorion of Sicyon, a Greek sculptor who lived in the 4th century BCE. His works were praised by ancient writers, but unfortunately, none of his sculptures have survived to the present day.
In the realm of literature, the name Adorion appears in a few ancient texts, such as the works of the Greek historian Pausanias, who lived in the 2nd century CE. He mentions a temple dedicated to the goddess Athena Adorea in the city of Sicyon, potentially linking the name Adorion to this particular aspect of the goddess.
Moving forward in time, Adorion was also the name of a 6th-century Byzantine monk and theologian. He was a prominent figure in the Eastern Orthodox Church and is known for his writings on theological subjects and his involvement in church councils of the time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Adorion experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in certain parts of Europe. One notable individual was Adorion of Trier, a Frankish nobleman and military leader who lived in the 8th century CE. He played a significant role in the expansion of the Carolingian Empire under Charlemagne.
In the Renaissance period, Adorion was the name of an Italian humanist scholar and poet who lived in the 15th century. He was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts and his contributions to the cultural and intellectual revival of the time.
While the name Adorion has never been among the most widespread or popular names, it has left its mark in various historical periods and cultures, often associated with notions of purity, honor, and intellectual pursuits.
People
Adorion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Adorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Adorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Adorion going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Adorion a common name?
We classify Adorion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Adorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Adorion was 2009, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Adorion is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Adorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Adorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Adorion in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Adorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Adorion in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Adorion can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Adorion?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.