Orrin

Orrin: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning
“pale green”
Origin
Irish
Say it
OR-in · 2 syllables
Used for
Boys

Usually derived from the Irish name Odhrán via Anglicized forms such as Oran/Orrin. It ultimately comes from Irish odhar, meaning 'dun' or 'pale greenish-brown.'

How popular is Orrin?

202414.7 per million US babies
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Babies named Orrin in 202449

2024 rank#2,666 boys

Peak year1881

Total US babies since 18805,922

Orrin is steady now but far below its 1881 peak.

Names like Orrin

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

  • Liamresolute protector · Irish
  • Aidenlittle fire · Irish
  • Rowanlittle red-haired one · Irish
  • Nolandescendant of Nuallán · Irish
  • Ryanlittle king · Irish
  • Declanuncertain, possibly full of goodness · Irish
  • Connorlover of hounds · Irish
  • Kevinhandsome, gentle, kind · Irish

Orrin questions

What does the name Orrin mean?

Orrin means "pale green". It comes from Irish. Usually derived from the Irish name Odhrán via Anglicized forms such as Oran/Orrin. It ultimately comes from Irish odhar, meaning 'dun' or 'pale greenish-brown.'

Is Orrin a boy or girl name?

Orrin is mainly a boy's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Orrin?

49 US babies were named Orrin in 2024. Its peak year was 1881.

How do you pronounce Orrin?

Orrin is usually pronounced OR-in.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.