Orin
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- White
- Origin
- Celtic
Orin Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 6,198 baby boys have been named Orin. The name peaked in 1920 with 111 US births that year (rank #597). In 2024, ranked #2246 nationally — 1,649 places below its 1920 peak.
Top States for Orin
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Orin births are: California (213), Wisconsin (152), New York (123).
Other Celtic-Origin Names Like Orin
If you like Orin's Celtic origin, consider these related names: Adair, Adsaluta, Aengus, Ahearn, Aife. Browse all Celtic names →
4-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Orin's exact length and starting letter: Oana, Obax, Octa, Octe, Odam.
Quick Facts About Orin
Variant Forms
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Compare Orin to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Orin against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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