Orin

Orin is a boy's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 64 boys in the United States.

Orin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Orin

Orin belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Orin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #391 in 1880, and in 2024 64 babies received the name — 6,198 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Orin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#391 in 1880
Peak year
1920
Babies named Orin in 2024
64
Total since 1880
6,198

Orin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#939 in 2021
Babies named Orin in 2025
29
Total since 1996
422

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orin mean?

The meaning of Orin is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Orin a boy or girl name?

Orin is a boy name. In 2024, 64 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Orin?

Orin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Orin?

Orin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #391 in 1880, and 64 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].