How Many People Are Named Orlin?

Complete statistics for the name Orlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Orlin
Very Rare
Irish

Orlin is a rare, old-world name that's been around since the early 20th century, with only 675 people bearing it today, making up just 1 in 488,854 Americans. The majority of folks named Orlin are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school moniker.

~220
Living in US
1 in 1,506,588
Americans
1932
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Orla
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Determined Resilient
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes adventure, freedom, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

14,213
Worldwide Bearers
#48,105
Global Rank
🇭🇳 Honduras
6,236
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
2,835
🇺🇸 United States
1,455
🇪🇨 Ecuador
727
🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
453
🇨🇴 Colombia
420
🇮🇩 Indonesia
325
🇨🇦 Canada
314
🇨🇩 DR Congo
281
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
250

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
675 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 74
366
Would be under 30 (22%)
80
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,214
Would be over 60 (73%)

All 1,660 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1932

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
28
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Orlin Through the Generations

Orlin has seen its peak popularity in 1932 when 48 babies were given this name. Since then, it has remained a very rare choice, with only 1,660 total births recorded throughout history in the United States. Today, there are approximately 675 individuals named Orlin, with most being over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older adults. This trend suggests that while Orlin isn't gaining widespread popularity, it still holds a special place among those who cherish its traditional roots.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 106
Wisconsin 41
Texas 32
Iowa 23
North Dakota 21
South Dakota 10
Kansas 5

⭐ Famous People Named Orlin

Orlin is a Bulgarian masculine given name.Orlin Anastassov Orlin Chalmers Orlin Collier Orlin Goranov Orlin Ninov Orlin Norris Orlin Orlinov Orlin Pavlov Orlin Peralta Orlin Rusev Orlin Stanoytchev Orlin Starokin Orlin Vallecillo Orlin D. Velev…

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✨ Similar Names to Orlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orlin's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Orlin

How Many People Have the Name Orlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 220 people in the United States currently share the name Orlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orlin a Common or Rare Name?

Orlin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Orlin Mean?

Orlin means "creative variant of Orla" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orlin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Orlin Most Popular?

The name Orlin reached peak popularity in 1932, with 48 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Orlin?

Approximately 220 people named Orlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 220. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,506,588 Americans.

Is Orlin a rare name?

Orlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,506,588 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orlin mean?

Orlin means "creative variant of Orla" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Orlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Orlin are male and 0% are female.

When was Orlin most popular?

Orlin peaked in 1932 with 48 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US220
All-Time Births220
1 in X1 in 1,506,588
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age74
Peak Year1932
World Rank#48,105
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.