Orlin Boy

Popularity: #916 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: OR-lin /ˈɔr.lɪn/

Origin: Slavic; English

Meaning: Slavic: 'from the mountain'; English: 'little eagle'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Orlin has its roots in Slavic languages, particularly deriving from the word "orli," which means "eagle." This etymological connection reflects a broader tradition in Slavic naming conventions, where names often draw inspiration from nature and animals, symbolizing strength and freedom. The name entered the English language through various Slavic migrations and cultural exchanges, particularly during the 19th and 20th centuries when Eastern European communities began to settle in English-speaking countries.

Historically, the name Orlin has been associated with various figures in Slavic folklore and literature, where the eagle often symbolizes nobility and power. While specific historical milestones directly linked to the name may be sparse, the cultural significance of the eagle in Slavic mythology and heraldry has contributed to the name's enduring appeal.

In the context of Slavic history, the eagle is often depicted in coats of arms and national emblems, representing courage and resilience. In addition to its natural symbolism, Orlin has been used in various literary contexts, reinforcing its cultural resonance.

The name may also have connections to the diminutive form "Orlo," which carries similar meanings and has been used in various Slavic cultures. This connection emphasizes the thematic continuity of strength and valor associated with the name.

Overall, Orlin encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic heritage and cultural significance, rooted in the imagery of the eagle as a powerful and noble creature.

Famous people named Orlin

In this section, you will find notable people named Orlin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Orlin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Orlin Norris is a former professional boxer best known for his fights in the heavyweight division and his tenure in the WBC and IBF rankings.

Orlin Grabbe is a musician and composer best known for his work in the field of electronic music and sound design.

Fictional characters named Orlin

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Orlin is a fictional character from the TV series Stargate SG-1. He is a powerful being known as an Ascended Ancient who assists the main characters in their battles against evil forces.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Orlin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

OrsonOrenOlinOmarOwen

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Orlin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

DorianCorbinGalenKellanQuinlanRylanTorian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Orlin was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Orlin has ranked as high as #1867 nationally, which occurred in 1932, and has been most popular in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Texas, Iowa, and North Dakota.

In the past 5 years the name Orlin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Orlin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Orlin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Orlin.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 22 22
2024 25 25
2023 14 14
2022 20 20
2021 13 13
2020 20 20
2019 20 20
2018 16 16
2017 10 10
2016 19 19
2015 18 18
2014 21 21
2013 13 13
2012 9 9
2011 10 10
2010 9 9
2009 12 12
2008 20 20
2007 18 18
2006 13 13
2005 11 11
2004 12 12
2003 6 6
2002 5 5
2001 7 7
2000 9 9
1999 11 11
1998 6 6
1993 10 10
1989 6 6
1986 5 5
1983 5 5
1981 7 7
1978 5 5
1977 6 6
1976 5 5
1974 8 8
1972 7 7
1971 6 6
1969 5 5
1966 5 5
1965 8 8
1964 7 7
1963 8 8
1962 8 8
1961 6 6
1960 7 7
1959 6 6
1958 8 8
1957 10 10
1956 5 5
1955 19 19
1954 5 5
1953 14 14
1952 14 14
1951 12 12
1950 11 11
1949 11 11
1948 21 21
1947 12 12
1946 12 12
1945 21 21
1944 22 22
1943 24 24
1942 24 24
1941 24 24
1940 27 27
1939 18 18
1938 18 18
1937 30 30
1936 33 33
1935 34 34
1934 30 30
1933 27 27
1932 48 48
1931 32 32
1930 30 30
1929 35 35
1928 29 29
1927 29 29
1926 39 39
1925 39 39
1924 36 36
1923 42 42
1922 39 39
1921 34 34
1920 38 38
1919 29 29
1918 33 33
1917 29 29
1916 36 36
1915 26 26
1914 22 22
1913 15 15
1912 12 12
1908 6 6

Top States for Orlin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 6
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