Orrin
A male given name from Irish of obscure origin, possibly a variant of Oren or Oran.
Every Orrin since 1880 — 5,985 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Orrin
Orrin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,278 in 2025 with 62 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 5,985 American babies have been named Orrin. Its peak came in 1915, when 98 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Orrin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Orrin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 | #2,278 |
| 2024 | 50 | #2,657 |
| 2023 | 57 | #2,412 |
| 2022 | 60 | #2,373 |
| 2021 | 57 | #2,404 |
| 2020 | 60 | #2,283 |
| 2019 | 67 | #2,143 |
| 2018 | 73 | #2,011 |
| 2017 | 66 | #2,105 |
| 2016 | 52 | #2,463 |
| 2015 | 83 | #1,813 |
| 2014 | 49 | #2,535 |
| 2013 | 64 | #2,109 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,062 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2,279 |
| 2010 | 54 | #2,368 |
| 2009 | 67 | #2,066 |
| 2008 | 72 | #1,976 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,271 |
| 2006 | 44 | #2,689 |
| 2005 | 41 | #2,688 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2,407 |
| 2003 | 38 | #2,666 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,869 |
| 2001 | 43 | #2,332 |
| 2000 | 38 | #2,512 |
| 1995 | 33 | #2,386 |
| 1990 | 53 | #1,581 |
| 1985 | 36 | #1,718 |
| 1980 | 30 | #1,898 |
| 1975 | 22 | #2,111 |
| 1970 | 20 | #2,040 |
| 1965 | 25 | #1,584 |
| 1960 | 44 | #1,187 |
| 1955 | 31 | #1,390 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,002 |
| 1945 | 52 | #877 |
| 1940 | 72 | #722 |
| 1935 | 36 | #1,093 |
| 1930 | 56 | #889 |
| 1925 | 71 | #784 |
| 1920 | 84 | #712 |
| 1915 | 98 | #575 |
| 1910 | 19 | #698 |
| 1905 | 8 | #984 |
| 1900 | 10 | #889 |
| 1895 | 11 | #665 |
| 1890 | 16 | #479 |
| 1885 | 10 | #630 |
| 1880 | 9 | #672 |
Famous people named Orrin
- Orrin Hatch Politician · b. 1934
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Orrin mean?
A male given name from Irish of obscure origin, possibly a variant of Oren or Oran.
How popular is the name Orrin in 2025?
Orrin ranked #2,278 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 62 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Orrin?
5,985 babies have been named Orrin in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Orrin most popular?
Orrin peaked in 1915, when 98 newborns received the name.
Is Orrin a boy or girl name?
Orrin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Orrin rising or falling?
Orrin has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Orrin?
Well-known people named Orrin include Orrin Hatch (politician).