What does the name Orin mean?

Orin is a boy name of Irish origin: variant of Orrin, from Irish Odhrán, 'pale, little green one'.

When was the name Orin most popular?

In US Social Security records since 1890, Orin peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

What are names similar to Orin?

Names similar to Orin in origin and style include Devin, Corbin, Devlin, Cullen, Nolan.

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Orin

boy name

Origin

Irish

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

variant of Orrin, from Irish Odhrán, 'pale, little green one'

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Orin peaked in the 2010s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.

Names that fit alongside Orin

Devin Corbin Devlin Cullen Nolan Keegan

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