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1912

First Year

1987

Last Year

1921

Peak Year

#1980

Peak Rank

357

Total Count

42

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Oreste

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Oreste is an Italian masculine given name. It is derived from the Orestes, who in Greek mythology is the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreste%5F%28given%5Fname%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreste%5F%28given%5Fname%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* Italian

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## The Story of Oreste

Oreste first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1912, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 1921: 17 births, good for #1,980 nationwide. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 33% of all recorded Orestes. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1987 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 357 Orestes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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## Names that sound like Oreste

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oreste is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Orestes](/orestes)
* Oracy
* Already
* Crusty
* [Christy](/christy)
* [Christie](/christie)
* [Kristy](/kristy)
* Trusty
* Trustee
* [Kristi](/kristi)
* [Christi](/christi)
* [Kristie](/kristie)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Oreste

What does the name Oreste mean?

Oreste is an Italian masculine given name. It is derived from the Orestes, who in Greek mythology is the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon.

What is the origin of the name Oreste?

Oreste has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Italian.

How popular is Oreste in 2026?

In 2026, Oreste ranks #6,089 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Oreste most popular?

Oreste reached its peak popularity in 1921, ranking #1,980 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Oreste most popular?

Oreste has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Oreste.

Is Oreste a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oreste is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Oreste?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oreste include Hillery, Welby, Erby. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦HilleryPeak #1980](/hillery)[👦WelbyPeak #1980](/welby)[👦ErbyPeak #1980](/erby)[👦BelfordPeak #1980](/belford)[👦OrienPeak #1980](/orien)[👦EleryPeak #1980](/elery)[👦FilmorePeak #1980](/filmore)[👦AvisPeak #1980](/avis)

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## About the name Oreste 

Oreste is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1912 and has accumulated 357 births in the dataset. Oreste's peak popularity came in 1921 when it ranked #1,980\. Use the chart and map above to compare Oreste's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1921 → ](/year/1921)
* [ Names of the 1920s → ](/decade/1920s)
* [ Names starting with "O" → ](/letter/o)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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