Orrie Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔːri/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Orrie is derived from the Hebrew name 'Ori', which means 'my light' or 'my illumination'.
Meaning
light, illumination
Language Evolution
Ori (Hebrew), Orrie (English)
Historical Usage
Orrie gained popularity in the 20th century as a diminutive form of names like Orlando or as a standalone name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ori, Orie, Orr
Modern Popularity & Image
Orrie is perceived as a warm and friendly name, often associated with creativity and brightness.
Famous People
Orrie Cather, Orrie Hitt
📊 Orrie Name Trend Analysis
Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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✨ Orrie Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 34 peak births in 1918
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
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 |
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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 |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
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) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Orrie" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
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.