Morion
A French name derived from the Latin word "Maurus," meaning dark or black.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Morion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Morion today is around 22 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Morion births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Morion. 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 Morion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
22
years old
2004 SSA rank
#12,603
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Morion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Morion 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 Morion 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 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Morion
The name Morion is believed to have originated from the Latin word "morion," which referred to a type of open helmet worn by foot soldiers during the 16th and 17th centuries. This helmet was characterized by its distinctive ridged crest or comb along the top, designed to deflect blows from swords and other weapons.
The earliest recorded use of the name Morion can be traced back to the Renaissance period in Europe, where it was likely adopted as a given name, possibly to honor soldiers or military figures who wore such helmets. It may have been particularly popular in regions with strong military traditions or where conflicts and wars were prevalent during that era.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Morion was Morion de Toulouse, a French nobleman and military commander who lived in the late 12th century. He played a significant role in the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France.
Another notable bearer of the name was Morion Vizcaíno, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world in the early 16th century. Vizcaíno is credited with being one of the first Europeans to explore and map portions of the Pacific coast of North America, including what is now California.
In the 17th century, Morion von Bülow was a German military officer and diplomat who served as a field marshal in the Thirty Years' War. He was renowned for his strategic skills and leadership on the battlefield, contributing to several decisive victories for the Protestant forces.
Moving into the 18th century, Morion Benyowsky was a Hungarian-Polish nobleman and adventurer who led a rebellion against the French colonial authorities in Madagascar. He briefly established himself as the King of Madagascar before being forced to flee the island.
In more recent times, Morion Putzke was a German artist and sculptor who lived from 1876 to 1953. He is best known for his monumental public sculptures and memorials, many of which can still be found in various cities across Germany.
It's worth noting that while the name Morion has maintained a presence throughout history, it has generally been relatively uncommon, perhaps due to its unusual and somewhat antiquated sound. However, its connection to military history and the visual imagery of the distinctive helmet it derives from lends it a certain distinctive character and appeal.
People
Morion + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Morion as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with M
Other first names starting with M with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Morion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Morion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Morion 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Morion a common name?
We classify Morion as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Morion most popular?
The single biggest year for Morion was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Morion is about 22 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 Morion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Morion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Morion 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 Morion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Morion 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 Morion 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 have Morion as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.