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Orpheus

Orpheus is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Orpheus?

Recorded births named Orpheus by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	81 births
England & Wales since 1996	23 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Orpheus's popularity over time

Babies named Orpheus per year — United States (1916–2024). United States peaked in 1968 (11/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2024 (5/yr).

When was Orpheus popular?

Orpheus reached its peak in 1968, when it was the #6645 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1960s name.

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