Orrin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Orrin is an Irish name that means 'pale' or 'light' and has evolved from the surname Ó hOrráin. It emerged as a given name in the 20th century, reflecting a connection to Irish heritage. The name carries traits of strength and resilience, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Orrin is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Orrin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Orrin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 708th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 892nd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1140th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1848th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1722nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2425th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2262nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Orrin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Orrin"
Pronunciation
/ˈɔrɪn/
Origin
Irish
Etymology
The name Orrin is derived from the Irish surname 'Ó hOrráin,' meaning 'descendant of Orrán,' which is a diminutive form of the name 'Or,' meaning 'pale' or 'light'.
Meaning
pale, light
Language Evolution
Ó hOrráin, Orrán, Orrin
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a given name reflecting a trend towards Irish names.
Variants & Derivatives
Oren, Oran
Modern Popularity & Image
Orrin is perceived as an uncommon yet traditional name, often associated with strength and resilience.
Famous People
Orrin Hatch - former U.S. Senator from Utah, Orrin Porter Fenn - American archaeologist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Orrin"
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 "Orrin"
"Orrin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 708th of 7545 | 1,315 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 892nd of 6773 | 932 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1140th of 7552 | 833 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1848th of 10718 | 385 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1722nd of 16616 | 696 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2425th of 24088 | 748 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2262nd of 23106 | 737 |
Regional Popularity of "Orrin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
31.29% 443rd/1416 |
50.83% 701st/1379 |
96.75% 2289th/2366 |
54.47% 622nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
35.77% 553rd/1546 |
47.94% 746th/1556 |
- |
55.33% 856th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
40.82% 909th/2227 |
44.07% 1071st/2430 |
- |
40.76% 1131st/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
- |
55.96% 2263rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
67.73% 3031st/4475 |
46.52% 2416th/5194 |
43.56% 2752nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
60.28% 2762nd/4582 |
- |
56.19% 4109th/7313 |
41.81% 3120th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.39% 2406th/3984 |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
53.84% 3673rd/6822 |
41.40% 2598th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Orrin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Orrin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Orrin" 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.