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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Orin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Orien|Orion
Celtic◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Orin

◈

OR-in · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2246
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2246
Popularity score: 22
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1718 in 2021
5yr
+180 ranks
Velocity
+180
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #16910 in 2020

Peak: #16910 in 2020

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2246 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Celtic boy names
Orin

Popularity score: 22  ·  SSA Rank: #2246

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20122020

Rank #16910 · Falling since 2012

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+180 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NatureCelticUnisex2-syllableIrishRareGender-neutralEarthy
Character
strong spiritindependent naturecreative mindquiet determination
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Orins

strategicambitiousdisciplinedinnovativefocused
STRONG
High confidence

Orin is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2246 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +180 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2246 · very rare
Orin at a Glance
Meaning:Light-bringer or golden. Derived from the Old Irish 'ór' meaning gold, suggesting warmth and brilliance.
Language root:Old Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#1718 in 2021
5yr change:+180 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2246 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Orin C. Smith
Former president and CEO of Starbucks
Orin Hatch
U.S. Senator from Utah
Similar Sound
Ronan◈Roan◈RomanRowen◈Orion◈
Similar Style
Soren◈Caspian◈LeifFinn◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Orin
Wren◈IvyHazel◈PhoebeBeckett◈Stellan◈Rowan◈
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Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Caspian◈
Persian · #578
↑ Rising
Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Finn◈
Irish · #198
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Ethan
Celtic · #19
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Orin illustration
Name Intelligence
Orin · Overview
Summary

Orin is a Celtic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2246 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Orin scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 180 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature character
Orin carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Orin is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
orin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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