Orin
Or(r)in is an anglicised spelling of the Irish given name Odhrán, historically spelled Oḋrán.
Meaning & Origin of Orin
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
Or(r)in is an anglicised spelling of the Irish given name Odhrán, historically spelled Oḋrán.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
The Story of Orin
Orin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1880, with 20 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1920, when 111 Orins were born — ranking #592 that year. As of 2026, Orin ranks #2,423 for baby boys with 58 births, falling sharply (-24%). In total, more than 6K Orins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Notable people named Orin
A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.
- Orin William Angwall (1890–1974), American politician and commercial fisherman
- Orrin Bacon (1821–1893), American politician
- Orrin Dubbs Bleakley (1854–1927), American politician
- Orrin N. Carter (1854–1928), American jurist
- Orrin Evans (born 1976), American jazz pianist
- Orrin C. Evans (1902–1971), pioneering African-American journalist and comic book publisher
- Orin Fowler (1791–1852), American politician
- Orrin Harold Griggs (1883–1958), American lawyer and politician
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →
Names that sound like Orin
Phonetically similar names — useful when Orin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Orin
What does the name Orin mean?
How popular is Orin in 2026?
When was Orin most popular?
In which U.S. states is Orin most popular?
Is Orin a unisex name?
What names go well with Orin?
About the name Orin
Orin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 6K births in the dataset. Orin's peak popularity came in 1920 when it ranked #381. Use the chart and map above to compare Orin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
Continue exploring
- Top names of 1920 →
- Names of the 1920s →
- Names starting with "O" →
- Browse all boy names →
- Top names of 2026 →
Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
- Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.