How Many People Are Named Orrin?

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

Orrin
Very Rare
Old English

Orrin, a very rare male name, is held by just 3,262 people in the US, making up 1 in 101,152 Americans. The name peaked in popularity back in 1915 with 98 births, showing it's a classic, old-school choice.

~142
Living in US
1 in 2,334,150
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'mountain'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Dignified Reliable Strong
11
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a powerful spiritual force and intuitive insight.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

3,262
Worldwide Bearers
#102,872
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
7
🇧🇷 Brazil
7
🇲🇽 Mexico
5
🇦🇺 Australia
5
🇨🇳 China
4
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland
4
🇫🇷 France
3
🇨🇭 Switzerland
3
🇳🇿 New Zealand
2
🇿🇲 Zambia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
3,262 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 66
1,485
Would be under 30 (25%)
1,056
Would be 30–60 (18%)
3,372
Would be over 60 (57%)

All 5,913 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: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
96
Classic Feel
100
Modern Appeal
20
International
5

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

📜 Orrin Through the Generations

Orrin has seen a slow rise in usage through the decades, but it remains a name deeply rooted in the past. With 57% of those named Orrin being over 60 years old, it's clear that the name is favored among older generations. The age distribution shows 1,485 under-30, 1,056 aged 30-60, and 3,372 over 60, indicating a strong preference for this name among the older demographic.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Minnesota 234
California 163
Wisconsin 160
New York 132
Illinois 111
Michigan 80
Ohio 53
Texas 38
Iowa 32
Pennsylvania 31

✨ Similar Names to Orrin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Orrin's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Orrin

How Many People Have the Name Orrin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 142 people in the United States currently share the name Orrin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,334,150 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Orrin a Common or Rare Name?

Orrin 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 Orrin Mean?

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

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Orrin Most Popular?

The name Orrin reached peak popularity in 1915, with 98 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 Orrin?

Approximately 142 people named Orrin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 142. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,334,150 Americans.

Is Orrin a rare name?

Orrin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,334,150 Americans has this name.

What does the name Orrin mean?

Orrin means "Old English origin, meaning 'mountain'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Orrin more male or female?

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

When was Orrin most popular?

Orrin peaked in 1915 with 98 births that year. Current trend: Slowly 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 US142
All-Time Births142
1 in X1 in 2,334,150
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age66
Peak Year1915
World Rank#102,872
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.