Orrin

Orrin 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 49 boys in the United States.

Orrin at a glance

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

About the name Orrin

Orrin 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, Orrin first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #383 in 1881, and in 2024 49 babies received the name — 5,922 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Orrin in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#383 in 1881
Peak year
1915
Babies named Orrin in 2024
49
Total since 1880
5,922

Orrin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1485 in 1998
Babies named Orrin in 2025
9
Total since 1996
201

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Orrin mean?

The meaning of Orrin 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 Orrin a boy or girl name?

Orrin is a boy name. In 2024, 49 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Orrin?

Orrin comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Orrin?

Orrin first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #383 in 1881, and 49 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].