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

Orin is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 16 recorded births.

When was Orin most popular?

Orin reached its peak popularity in 1920 with 111 births that year. It is currently ranked #2246 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Orin?

Orin is currently ranked #2246 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 6,198 babies since 1880.

Orin

A Irish name gently fading from the charts.

Boy's name| Also girlsIrishDeclining Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

A male given name from Irish of obscure origin, possibly a variant of Oren or Oran.

Orin is a boy's and girl's baby name of Irish origin, a variant of Oran or Orrin, from the Gaelic odhrán meaning 'pale green' or 'sallow.' Saint Odhrán was a 6th-century monk associated with Saint Columba, and the name carries a quiet, lyrical Celtic character.

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Popularity Over Time

Orin climbed 430 spots in the last 20 years — from #2676 to #2246.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Orin
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	394	#1989	▼
2010s	764	#1939	▲
2000s	428	#2661	▲
1990s	307	#2645	▼
1980s	368	#1733	▲
1970s	357	#1547	▲
1960s	312	#1442	▼
1950s	392	#1231	▼
1940s	491	#965	—
1930s	524	#883	▼
1920s	811	#744	▲
1910s	635	#661	▲
1900s	147	#668	▲
1890s	115	#689	▼
1880s	153	#498	—

Year-by-Year Data

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Year-by-year popularity data for the name Orin
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	64	#2246	+8 (14.3%)
2023	56	#2426	-40 (-41.7%)
2022	96	#1742	+1 (1.1%)
2021	95	#1718	+12 (14.5%)
2020	83	#1811	+5 (6.4%)
2019	78	#1910	-8 (-9.3%)
2018	86	#1790	-11 (-11.3%)
2017	97	#1639	+10 (11.5%)
2016	87	#1769	+8 (10.1%)
2015	79	#1867	-2 (-2.5%)
2014	81	#1838	+16 (24.6%)
2013	65	#2082	-15 (-18.8%)
2012	80	#1842	+24 (42.9%)
2011	56	#2305	+1 (1.8%)
2010	55	#2348	-11 (-16.7%)
2009	66	#2090	+13 (24.5%)
2008	53	#2424	-1 (-1.9%)
2007	54	#2406	+16 (42.1%)
2006	38	#2968	+4 (11.8%)
2005	34	#3070	-6 (-15.0%)

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

Orin as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Orin has also been given to 16 girls in the U.S. since 2012.

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Total births

2012

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Frequently Asked

Can Orin be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Orin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #2246. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Orin, the baby name

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