Orin
Boy name · #1852 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Orin? In official American birth records, Orin has been tracked continuously since 1880, giving it 145 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 85 baby boys were named Orin, placing it at #1852 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1853, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 21,176 boys born in 2025 was named Orin.
Babies named Orin per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 145-year story
Orin first appears in the Social Security records in 1880, when 20 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1920, when 111 boys were named Orin — good for #592 that year. Today's parents encounter it as a name from their grandparents’ generation, which is precisely the vintage window from which names get revived. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Orin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Orin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Orin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Orin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Orin is most common
State-level data for Orin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Orin
Statistically, parents drawn to Orin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Orrin, Olin, Olen, Omer, and Elvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Orin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85 | #1852 |
| 2024 | 64 | #2236 |
| 2023 | 56 | #2416 |
| 2022 | 96 | #1737 |
| 2021 | 95 | #1710 |
| 2020 | 83 | #1798 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 86 | #1777 |
| 2017 | 97 | #1630 |
| 2016 | 87 | #1763 |
| 2015 | 79 | #1853 |
| 2014 | 81 | #1828 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2065 |
| 2012 | 80 | #1832 |
| 2011 | 56 | #2284 |
| 2010 | 55 | #2324 |
| 2009 | 66 | #2077 |
| 2008 | 53 | #2405 |
| 2007 | 54 | #2372 |
| 2006 | 38 | #2932 |
| 2005 | 34 | #3022 |
| 2004 | 40 | #2643 |
| 2003 | 28 | #3280 |
| 2002 | 42 | #2403 |
| 2001 | 37 | #2562 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Orin?
In official American birth records, the name Orin first appeared in 1880 (over 145 years ago), when 20 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Orin a popular boy name?
Orin ranked #1852 among boys in 2025 with 85 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1853.
When was the name Orin most popular?
Orin peaked in 1920, when 111 American boys received the name (ranked #592 that year). Since 1920 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Orin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 21,176 newborn American boys was named Orin. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.