Name meaning & stats
Orest
Orest. 264 US babies since 1940, peak 1952. Notable Orests are 1.8× over-represented as painters.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1952
264 US babies were named Orest between 1940 and 2025.
Where Orests end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.6× | Medium · 10 people |
| Painter | 1.8× | Low · 5 people |
| Ice hockey player | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 2 people |
Among notable men who are painters, Orests show up 1.8× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people of every nationality born 1940–2005 (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Other spellings
The most common spelling: 71% of Orests use it
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1952)