Auryn

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-in /ˈɔr.ɪn/High

Meaning: From the Welsh aur, 'gold', hence 'golden'; also a fictional amulet name; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Gold; golden: Auryn is Welsh. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes.

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Origin LowWelsh

MeaningFrom the Welsh aur, 'gold', hence 'golden'; also a fictional amulet name; used for both sexes; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#9806 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 129

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Auryn comes from the Welsh aur, 'gold', hence 'golden'; also a fictional amulet name (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'OR-in').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, gold-and-golden at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Auryn comes from the Welsh aur, 'gold', hence 'golden' (also a fictional amulet name) — a crisp name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OR-in').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Auryn — Welsh; unisex; routes layered

Variations

AurinOrinAurynn

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Auryn mean?

Auryn is Welsh for 'gold; golden' (from aur); also a fictional amulet name; used for both sexes; here for a boy. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Auryn?

It's said OR-in /r.n/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Auryn a boy or girl name?

Auryn is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Auryn?

Auryn is a very rare name in the U.S.