Arion
Arion is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Wondrous, immortal, or melodious.
Origin and history
Arion is a classical name of Greek origin associated with both a legendary immortal horse and a famed ancient Greek musician. In the United States, it is a rare but steadily used name for boys, appealing to parents drawn to mythic or melodic choices.
Popularity in the United States
2,210 babies in the United States have been named Arion since 1880. It ranks #2747 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1563.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.3 %)
- NY (21.3 %)
- IL (14.6 %)
- TX (14.1 %)
- FL (12.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 5 |
| 1920-1930 | 22 |
| 1930-1940 | 5 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 6 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 64 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 248 |
| 2000-2010 | 617 |
| 2010-2019 | 733 |
| 2020-2029 | 365 |
Fun facts
- In Greek myth, Arion was an extraordinarily fast, immortal, speaking horse owned by the hero Adrastus.
- Arion of Methymna was an ancient Greek kitharode and poet credited with inventing the dithyramb.