Orianthi
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "mountain flower".
Name Census estimates that about 33 living Americans carry the first name Orianthi. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orianthi today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orianthi births was 2022 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orianthi. 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 Orianthi. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
33
~ 1 in 10,386,495 Americans
Peak year
2022
8 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2022 SSA rank
#11,960
Tracked since 2015
Popularity
Orianthi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Orianthi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 19 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Orianthi remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orianthi 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 Orianthi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Orianthi
The name Orianthi originates from the Greek language and is derived from the ancient Greek word "Orion," which refers to the constellation of the same name. It is believed to have been in use since the classical period of ancient Greece, around the 5th century BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orianthi can be found in the works of the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Ptolemy, who lived in the 2nd century CE. In his work, "Almagest," he mentioned the constellation Orion and its associated mythological figure, which may have influenced the use of the name.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century CE, the name Orianthi gained popularity among the Greek population. It was often associated with the concept of celestial beauty and the pursuit of knowledge, as the constellation Orion was revered for its striking appearance and its significance in navigation and astronomy.
In the 9th century CE, a famous Byzantine scholar and mathematician named Orianthi of Trebizond made significant contributions to the field of geometry. Her work on conic sections and the properties of ellipses earned her recognition among the intellectual circles of the time.
Another notable figure bearing the name Orianthi was a Greek poet and philosopher who lived in the 14th century CE. Her collection of poems, known as the "Orianthi Codex," explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, showcasing her profound understanding of the complexities of life.
During the Renaissance period, the name Orianthi experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the intellectual and artistic circles of Italy and Greece. In the 16th century, an Italian painter named Orianthi Lomi gained recognition for her stunning portraiture and her mastery of the chiaroscuro technique.
As time progressed, the name Orianthi continued to be used across various cultures and regions, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in various fields, including literature, music, and the arts. Some notable figures include the 19th-century Greek poet Orianthi Solomou and the 20th-century American musician Orianthi Panagaris.
People
Orianthi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orianthi 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
Orianthi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orianthi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 33 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orianthi 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 10,386,495 US residents.
Is Orianthi a common name?
We classify Orianthi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 48% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 33 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orianthi most popular?
The single biggest year for Orianthi was 2022, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orianthi is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Orianthi a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orianthi 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.