Arion
How to say it: uh-RY-un · /əˈraɪən/
From Greek Arion, mythical poet and musician - borne by a legendary figure rescued by dolphins.
Arion was the 1,682nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 70 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are down about 15% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,742 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,682 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 70 |
| Share of births | 1 in 47,362 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −15% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,742 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,436 among boys’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Arion peaked in the 2010s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Arion is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #2,436 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Arion
- Arion (700 BC–600 BC)Kitharode in ancient Greece, a Dionysiac poet
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