Is Orin a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Orin is commonly used as a Boy name.

It’s currently ranked #860 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Orin Boy

Popularity: #860 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationOR-in / /ˈɔːrɪn/

Irish; Hebrew

Meaning

Irish: pale; Hebrew: my light

Historical & Cultural Background

Orin is derived from the Irish name 'Oren,' which means 'pale' or 'light.' In Hebrew, it translates to 'my light,' reflecting a positive and uplifting connotation. The name has been used in various cultures, often associated with brightness and clarity. It is relatively uncommon, giving it a unique charm.

Trend Summary

Orin has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years, remaining relatively rare.

Variants

Oren

International Variants

Oren (Hebrew)
Orin (Irish)

Famous people named Orin

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Fictional characters named Orin

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Sibling Suggestions

Owen Ethan Liam Aidan Finn Declan

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Orin was first seen in the United States in 1880. Orin has ranked as high as #779 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in California, Wisconsin, New York, Minnesota, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Orin has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Orin (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	5	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	20
1881	9
1882	15
1883	18
1884	19
1885	20
1886	9
1887	15
1888	12
1889	16
1890	7
1891	10
1892	14
1893	13
1894	11
1895	7
1896	13
1897	19
1898	15
1899	6
1900	12
1901	10
1902	11
1903	12
1904	12
1905	19
1906	24
1907	15
1908	15
1909	17
1910	16
1911	22
1912	41
1913	47
1914	57
1915	83
1916	100
1917	88
1918	94
1919	87
1920	111
1921	100
1922	79
1923	86
1924	96
1925	79
1926	82
1927	53
1928	56
1929	69
1930	72
1931	54
1932	65
1933	44
1934	52
1935	50
1936	42
1937	50
1938	49
1939	46
1940	47
1941	52
1942	65
1943	47
1944	51
1945	37
1946	54
1947	53
1948	48
1949	37
1950	46
1951	51
1952	44
1953	48
1954	28
1955	37
1956	38
1957	40
1958	33
1959	27
1960	22
1961	31
1962	34
1963	22
1964	27
1965	29
1966	34
1967	40
1968	39
1969	34
1970	50
1971	39
1972	36
1973	29
1974	32
1975	40
1976	39
1977	24
1978	27
1979	41
1980	30
1981	38
1982	37
1983	40
1984	33
1985	32
1986	40
1987	34
1988	35
1989	49
1990	42
1991	28
1992	41
1993	36
1994	32
1995	21
1996	22
1997	28
1998	36
1999	21
2000	36
2001	37
2002	42
2003	28
2004	40
2005	34
2006	38
2007	54
2008	53
2009	66
2010	55
2011	56
2012	80
2013	65
2014	81
2015	79
2016	87
2017	97
2018	86
2019	78
2020	83
2021	95
2022	96
2023	56
2024	64