Orrie
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
988 Total Births
145 Years of Data
1918 Peak Popularity Year
34 Peak Births

Orrie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Orrie is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my light'. It evolved from the Hebrew 'Ori' and has become a standalone name in English. The name is associated with traits of brightness and creativity and does not have significant biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century and is viewed positively in modern contexts.

The name Orrie is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Orrie has been stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Orrie' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2016th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2507th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3340th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8553rd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8116th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 22675th out of 24088 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3097th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4426th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 9591st out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Orrie' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orrie"

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Pronunciation

/ˈɔːri/

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Origin

Hebrew

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Etymology

Orrie is derived from the Hebrew name 'Ori', which means 'my light' or 'my illumination'.

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Meaning

light, illumination

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Language Evolution

Ori (Hebrew), Orrie (English)

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Historical Usage

Orrie gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive form of names like Orlando or as a standalone name.

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Variants & Derivatives

Ori, Orie, Orr

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Modern Popularity & Image

Orrie is perceived as a warm and friendly name, often associated with creativity and brightness.

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Famous People

Orrie Cather, Orrie Hitt

📊 Orrie Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Orrie Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 34 peak births in 1918

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 1 US states, with strongest presence in South Carolina

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity

Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orrie"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Orrie"

"Orrie" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 2016th of 7545 251
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 2507th of 6773 169
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 3340th of 7552 113
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 8553rd of 10718 14
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 8116th of 16616 56
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 22675th of 24088 6
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 3097th of 9107 155
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 4426th of 9204 74
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 9591st of 12526 17

Regional Popularity of "Orrie" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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Regional Popularity of "Orrie" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - 89.04%
2095th/2353
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity of "Orrie"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Orrie" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.