Holding steady.
Popularity of Oreste since 1912
Babies named Oreste per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oreste's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 79 |
| 1920s | 119 |
| 1930s | 52 |
| 1940s | 28 |
| 1950s | 21 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 12 |
| 1980s | 14 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oreste is a name with deep classical roots, drawn from Greek mythology and carried into modern usage primarily through Italian tradition. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1912, a peak year that also saw its highest recorded usage, though the number of newborns named Oreste has always been extremely small. In recent decades, the name has not been recorded at all, making it an exceedingly rare choice. Despite its scarcity, Oreste offers a distinctive option for parents drawn to mythological names with a strong, ancient heritage. Its trajectory has been stable, with no resurgence, and it remains virtually unknown in the United States.
From the Greek name Orestes, derived from ὄρος (oros) meaning 'mountain' or 'hill'. In Greek mythology, Orestes was the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, known for avenging his father's murder. The name has been used in Italy since the Renaissance and remains more common there than in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Orestes
Sibling names for Oreste
Names that share Oreste's style, for a brother or sister.
