Orlin

Orlin - A very unique male name

Orlin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1722. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Orlin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Orlin? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Orlin. The baby boy name Orlin was given to 10 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3195 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 146,628 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Orlin peaked in popularity 94 years ago in 1932 on position 923.

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Orlin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Orlin is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,727 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,727.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Orlin is where you live.

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Orlin origin and meaning

Bulgarian, from orel; also English surname use

Eagle, from Bulgarian orel

Orlin is a Bulgarian masculine name from orel, eagle, also found as an English surname name. In the United States it was recorded as early as 1916, with a peak in 1932, suggesting an older, quieter history than most names at this depth. Its eagle meaning gives it a sharp, natural image.

Attested etymology

Orlin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Orlin, pop culture references for the name Orlin and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Orlin

We've found the following names that sound similar to Orlin, sorted by popularity.

Orlando / Orland / Orlan / Orlanda /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Orlin

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Orlin a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Orlin?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OR-lin · /ˈɔːrlɪn/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Orlin Norris — American boxer (b. 1965) Contemporary

Style

International

Why parents choose it

A short name with an eagle behind it and a vintage American history.