What does the name Orrin mean?

Orrin is a boy name of Irish origin: traditionally "pale-skinned", from Gaelic Odhran.

When was the name Orrin most popular?

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

What are names similar to Orrin?

Names similar to Orrin in origin and style include Delvin, Melvin, Devlin, Aiden, Landon.

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Orrin

boy name

Origin

Irish

Syllables

Peak era

2010s/2020s

Today

▬ Steady

Meaning

traditionally "pale-skinned", from Gaelic Odhran

Popularity, 1890–2024

1890speak 2010s

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

Names that fit alongside Orrin

Delvin Melvin Devlin Aiden Landon Desmond

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