Orianna
A feminine name derived from the Latin word "oriens" meaning "rising sun".
Name Census estimates that about 1,299 living Americans carry the first name Orianna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orianna today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orianna births was 2013 (68 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orianna. 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
- • Orianna is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 17 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.3K
~ 1 in 263,860 Americans
Peak year
2013
68 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,618
Tracked since 1911
Popularity
Orianna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Orianna from the 1910s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 480 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Orianna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orianna 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 Orianna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Oriannas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. California, Texas, Florida recorded the most babies named Orianna, while Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 40 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Orianna
The name Orianna has its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the word 'oriens' which means 'east' or 'rising sun'. It is believed to have emerged during the Roman era, potentially as early as the 1st century AD, when the Roman Empire extended its reach across Europe and into parts of the Middle East.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orianna can be found in the writings of the Roman poet Ovid, who lived from 43 BC to 17 AD. In his famous work 'Metamorphoses', he mentions a character named Orianna, although little is known about the significance of this reference.
During the Middle Ages, the name Orianna gained popularity in certain regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and France. It is possible that the name was influenced by the Italian word 'oriente', which also means 'east' or 'rising'.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Orianna Fallaci (1555-1605) was an Italian noblewoman and landowner from the city of Florence. She is remembered for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts during the Renaissance period.
Another historical figure bearing the name Orianna was Orianna Nafo (1682-1737), a French poet and playwright who gained recognition for her works in the early 18th century.
In the 19th century, Orianna Saunders (1822-1892) was an American abolitionist and women's rights activist who played a significant role in the anti-slavery movement and the fight for women's suffrage.
Moving into the 20th century, Orianna Robotti (1902-1985) was an Italian-American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and her contributions to the New York City art scene.
Lastly, Orianna Caldwell (1920-2008) was a British author and historian who wrote extensively on the history of the British Isles, with a particular focus on the Tudor and Stuart periods.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Orianna, showcasing its presence across various cultures and eras.
People
Orianna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orianna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Orianna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orianna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,299 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orianna 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 263,860 US residents.
Is Orianna a common name?
We classify Orianna as "Rare". It ranks above 91.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,323 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orianna most popular?
The single biggest year for Orianna was 2013, when 68 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orianna is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Orianna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orianna in the SSA data are female. 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.
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.