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Orbelin

♂ Boy

Pronounced or-beh-LEEN /ɔr.bɛˈlin/Medium

Meaning: A given name seen in Mexican and Mexican-American families; its origin is unclear — possibly a coinage or a reshaping of a saint's name. Routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A Mexican name: Orbelin is used in Mexican families; origin debated (said 'or-beh-LEEN'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowSpanish, American
MeaningA given name seen in Mexican and Mexican-American families; its origin is unclear — possibly a coinage or a reshaping of a saint's name. Routes uncertain.
U.S. rank (2024)#11916 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 27

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419972024

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

Orbelin appears as a first name in Mexican communities, but its origin is unsettled — theories point to a coinage or a reshaped older name. The routes are uncertain, which we note. Rare in the U.S. (said 'or-beh-LEEN').

It appears rarely in the U.S., mostly in Mexican-American families. Rare, regional, and debated.

Did you know? Orbelin is a given name found in Mexican and Mexican-American families; its source is unclear — perhaps a coinage, perhaps a reworked saint's name. Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'or-beh-LEEN').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Orbelin — Mexican given name; origin debated

Variations

OrbelínOrbelinoOrbel

Nicknames

OrbeLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orbelin mean?

Orbelin is a given name used in Mexican families; its origin is debated. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Orbelin?

It's said or-beh-LEEN /ɔr.bɛˈlin/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Orbelin a boy or girl name?

Orbelin is a boy's name.

How popular is Orbelin?

Orbelin is rare in the U.S., seen mostly in Mexican-American families.

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