Orrin

Orrin - A very unique male name

Orrin appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #1076. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Orrin and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Orrin? 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 Orrin. The baby boy name Orrin was given to 11 baby boys in 2025, ranking #3074 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 133,299 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Orrin peaked in popularity 111 years ago in 1915 on position 595.

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Orrin is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Orrin is currently topping the baby name charts in Wisconsin at position #858 - and is the least popular in Arizona at position #908.

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 Orrin is where you live.

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Orrin origin and meaning

American — variant of Orin, derivation disputed

Uncertain — Orrin is usually treated as a double-r variant of Orin, which is itself split between Irish Odhrán, 'pale, sallow', and a Hebrew name meaning 'pine tree' or 'light'

Orrin has a thin but long American history back to 1912, peaking as early as 1915 — the era of Utah senator Orrin Hatch's namesakes rather than the senator himself. It has never been common and remains a rarity with a faintly pioneer-era feel.

Origin uncertain

Orrin is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

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

Similar to Orrin

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

Orion / Oren / Oran / Orin / Orhan / Oryan / Orman / Orian / Oryn /

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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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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Orrin

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 Orrin 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 Orrin?

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-in · /ˈɒrɪn/

Around the world

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

Spellings and nicknames

• Orin — The single-r form — a separate established name
• Oren — The Hebrew name, a near homophone

Famous bearers

• Orrin Hatch — American senator from Utah, among the longest-serving senators in US history (1934–2022) Contemporary

Style

Classic

Why parents choose it

Orrin suits parents hunting a genuinely obscure vintage boys' name with a solid, no-nonsense sound. It is distinctive without being invented.

Worth knowing

• Orin and Oren are close enough to cause regular confusion.