Orrin Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Irish
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Orrin means 'pale-skinned' or 'gold'
Meaning of the Name Orrin
Orrin is a name of Irish origin which means 'pale-skinned'. It is derived from the Gaelic word 'ór', meaning 'gold'. The name has its roots in ancient Celtic mythology, where gold was associated with nobility and prestige. Orrin can also be seen as a variant of the name Oran, which means 'little pale green one'.
Popularity of the Name Orrin
The popularity for the name Orrin peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 98 births, which ranked number 1,238 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Orrin had the most male births in 1915 with 98, which ranked number 572 out of 4,390 male names. The number of births for the name Orrin has declined over the last ten years from 67 births to 60 births, a decline of -10.45%. Among males, Orrin has declined in popularity over the last ten years from 67 births to 60 births, a decline of -10.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Orrin
- 20 Year Trend of Orrin: 81.82%
- 10 Year Trend of Orrin: -10.45%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Orrin: -10.45%
Popularity of Orrin by State
For males, Orrin was most popular in Western states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly seen in WA, with 6 male births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Orrin. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA | 6 | 887 | < 5 | N/A |
2024 Popularity Projections for Orrin
- Total Births of Orrin: 59 (-1.10%)
- Male Births of Orrin: 59 (-1.10%)
Given the downward trend of Orrin over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -1.10% decrease in total births, for a total of 59 births in 2024. Male births for Orrin have been decreasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 59 male births in 2024, a decrease of -1.10%.