Omorion
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially meaning "pure one".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Omorion. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Omorion today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Omorion births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Omorion. 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 Omorion. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#12,236
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Omorion: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Omorion 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 Omorion 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 Omorion
The given name Omorion has its origins in the ancient Greek language, tracing back to the late Classical period around the 4th century BCE. It is derived from the Greek word "ομοριος" (omorios), which means "bordering" or "neighboring". The name likely emerged in coastal regions of ancient Greece, where the concept of proximity to neighboring lands or islands held significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Omorion appears in the writings of the Greek historian Thucydides. In his account of the Peloponnesian War, Thucydides mentions a soldier named Omorion who fought valiantly in the Battle of Amphipolis in 422 BCE. This historical reference provides a glimpse into the use of the name during the classical era of ancient Greece.
In the realm of mythology, there are no direct references to the name Omorion. However, the concept of borders and neighboring territories was often personified by deities such as Hermes, the god of boundaries and travel, and Terminus, the Roman god of boundary markers.
As time progressed, the name Omorion continued to be used sporadically throughout the Byzantine Empire and the broader Greek-speaking world. One notable figure bearing this name was Omorion of Thessalonica, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. His writings on metaphysics and theology were widely influential during the Byzantine era.
During the Renaissance period, the name Omorion resurfaced in the works of Italian humanists and scholars who were fascinated by the revival of classical Greek literature and culture. One such individual was Omorion Acciaoli, an Italian diplomat and scholar born in 1461, who served as an ambassador to various European courts and was known for his expertise in Greek literature.
Another figure of note was Omorion Philoponus, a Greek philosopher and astronomer who lived in the 6th century CE. He is credited with developing one of the earliest theories of impetus, which later influenced the works of renowned scientists like Galileo Galilei and Isaac Newton.
Throughout the centuries, the name Omorion has been used sparingly but has maintained a connection to its Greek roots and the concept of boundaries and neighboring lands. While not as widely popular as some other Greek names, it has left a subtle yet enduring mark on the historical record.
People
Omorion + last name combinations
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FAQ
Omorion: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Omorion?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Omorion 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 Omorion a common name?
We classify Omorion 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 Omorion most popular?
The single biggest year for Omorion was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Omorion is about 23 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 Omorion in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Omorion a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Omorion 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 Omorion still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Omorion 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 Omorion 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 Omorion?
Find out how many Americans are named Omorion on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.