Is Oren a boy's or girl's name?

Oren is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 45 recorded births.

When was Oren most popular?

Oren reached its peak popularity in 2021 with 151 births that year. It is currently ranked #1380 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Oren?

Oren is currently ranked #1380 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 9,326 babies since 1880.

Oren

An uncommon Hebrew pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising Also a pet name

#1380▼ 83in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Hebrew, probably from the Bible (1 Chronicles 2:25).

Oren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'pine tree' or 'ash tree,' from the Hebrew word for the evergreen. In the Bible, Oren appears in 1 Chronicles as a son of Jerahmeel — a minor figure, but the name has been used in Israeli culture for centuries.

Oren is popular in Israel today and increasingly chosen by American parents who appreciate its natural imagery and clean, two-syllable sound. It has the grounded quality of nature names like Ash, Cedar, and Rowan, but with deep biblical roots.

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Popularity Over Time

Oren climbed 803 spots in the last 20 years — from #2183 to #1380.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Oren
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	702	#1333	▼
2010s	1,170	#1457	▲
2000s	730	#1853	▲
1990s	487	#1832	▼
1980s	557	#1316	▲
1970s	550	#1162	▲
1960s	431	#1181	▼
1950s	527	#1033	▼
1940s	671	#808	▼
1930s	755	#704	▼
1920s	1,233	#563	▲
1910s	943	#500	▲
1900s	223	#497	▲
1890s	175	#489	▲
1880s	172	#457	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Oren
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	136	#1380	-12 (-8.1%)
2023	148	#1297	+8 (5.7%)
2022	140	#1342	-11 (-7.3%)
2021	151	#1266	+24 (18.9%)
2020	127	#1381	+1 (0.8%)
2019	126	#1404	-12 (-8.7%)
2018	138	#1323	+12 (9.5%)
2017	126	#1398	+4 (3.3%)
2016	122	#1429	-6 (-4.7%)
2015	128	#1365	+29 (29.3%)
2014	99	#1594	-14 (-12.4%)
2013	113	#1465	-16 (-12.4%)
2012	129	#1324	+40 (44.9%)
2011	89	#1682	-11 (-11.0%)
2010	100	#1583	+2 (2.0%)
2009	98	#1624	-2 (-2.0%)
2008	100	#1589	-4 (-3.8%)
2007	104	#1522	+13 (14.3%)
2006	91	#1603	+24 (35.8%)
2005	67	#1907	+13 (24.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Oren as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Oren has also been given to 45 girls in the U.S. since 1914.

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Total births

2015

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Frequently Asked

Can Oren be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Oren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1380. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Oren has two lives

Oren, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1880–2024) · Methodology