How Many People Are Named Oreste?

Complete statistics for the name Oreste: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Oreste
Very Rare
Greek

Oreste means 'avenger' in Greek, making it a name steeped in ancient mythology. Only 86 people in the US today carry this rare name, with just 1 in 3,844,795 Americans being named Oreste. The majority of those named Oreste are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~289
Living in US
1 in 1,146,883
Americans
1921
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Avenger
🌐
Origin
Greek
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Determined Strong-willed
1
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

39,939
Worldwide Bearers
#22,224
Global Rank
🇮🇹 Italy
15,338
🇷🇼 Rwanda
6,043
🇨🇺 Cuba
5,623
🇦🇷 Argentina
3,898
🇧🇷 Brazil
2,956
🇭🇹 Haiti
1,314
🇺🇸 United States
1,094
🇻🇪 Venezuela
459
🇵🇪 Peru
357
🇲🇽 Mexico
335

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
86 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
39
Would be 30–60 (11%)
318
Would be over 60 (89%)

All 357 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1921

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
76
Classic Feel
78
Modern Appeal
22
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Oreste Through the Generations

Oreste, a name rooted in Greek mythology, has seen a steady presence in the United States since the early 1900s. With only 357 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Oreste remains a niche choice. Its peak popularity occurred in 1921 when 17 babies were given this name, but its usage has remained stable ever since. Today, the average age of someone named Oreste is 91, with 89% of the living bearers being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 43

⭐ Famous People Named Oreste

Oreste is an Italian masculine given name. It is derived from the Orestes, who in Greek mythology is the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon. People with the name Oreste include:Oreste Albertini (1887–1953), Italian painter Oreste Barale (1904–1982), Italian footballer Oreste Baratieri (1841–1901), Italian general and governor of Eritrea Oreste Benatti (1909–??), Italian footballer Oreste Baldini, Italian actor and voice dubbing artist Oreste Benzi (1925–2007), Italian Catholic priest Oreste Biancoli (1897–1971), Italian screenwriter and film director Oreste Bilancia (1881–1945), Italian actor O…

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✨ Similar Names to Oreste

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Oreste's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Oreste

How Many People Have the Name Oreste?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 289 people in the United States currently share the name Oreste. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Oreste a Common or Rare Name?

Oreste is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Oreste Mean?

Oreste means "avenger" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Oreste in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Oreste Most Popular?

The name Oreste reached peak popularity in 1921, with 17 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Oreste?

Approximately 289 people named Oreste live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 289. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,146,883 Americans.

Is Oreste a rare name?

Oreste is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,146,883 Americans has this name.

What does the name Oreste mean?

Oreste means "avenger" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Oreste more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Oreste are male and 0% are female.

When was Oreste most popular?

Oreste peaked in 1921 with 17 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US289
All-Time Births289
1 in X1 in 1,146,883
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1921
World Rank#22,224
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.