How Many People Are Named Orrie?

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

Orrie
Very Rare
Old English

Orrie is a rare name with roots in Old English, making it a classic choice. Only 215 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 1,537,427 Americans are named Orrie. The majority of those named Orrie are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.

~215
Living in US
1 in 1,537,427
Americans
1918
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning noble
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Traditional Respected
11
Life Path Number

It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual enlightenment and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

776
Worldwide Bearers
#294,592
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
674
🇨🇦 Canada
29
🇿🇦 South Africa
22
🇧🇧 Barbados
13
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9
🇳🇱 Netherlands
8
🇵🇭 Philippines
5
🇬🇧 England
4
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
184 (86%)
♀ Female
30 (14%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 98
6
Would be under 30 (1%)
70
Would be 30–60 (7%)
912
Would be over 60 (92%)

All 988 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: 1918

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
89
Modern Appeal
11
International
80

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

📜 Orrie Through the Generations

Orrie has been a steady presence in American naming trends since its peak in 1918 when 34 babies were given this name. Today, the name is still cherished by a small but dedicated group, with most of the 215 living bearers being over 60 years old. This age skew paints a picture of a name that's deeply rooted in the past, yet continues to be passed down through families, maintaining its charm and uniqueness.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

South Carolina 10

✨ Similar Names to Orrie

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orrie's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Orrie

How Many People Have the Name Orrie?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 215 people in the United States currently share the name Orrie. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,537,427 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orrie a Common or Rare Name?

Orrie 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 Orrie Mean?

Orrie means "Old English origin, meaning noble" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Orrie in SSA data, approximately 86% are male and 14% are female.

When Was Orrie Most Popular?

The name Orrie reached peak popularity in 1918, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Orrie?

Approximately 215 people named Orrie live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 988. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,537,427 Americans.

Is Orrie a rare name?

Orrie is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,537,427 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orrie mean?

Orrie means "Old English origin, meaning noble" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Orrie more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 86% of people named Orrie are male and 14% are female.

When was Orrie most popular?

Orrie peaked in 1918 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US215
All-Time Births988
1 in X1 in 1,537,427
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age98
Peak Year1918
World Rank#294,592
Male %86%
Female %14%

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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.