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Orie

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-ee /ˈɔːr.i/Medium

Meaning: Orie is a short, vintage-flavored American name usually read alongside Hebrew Ori ('my light') or as a pet form of Orrin/Orville. Its own line is not settled; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft short name beside Hebrew Ori, 'my light' (said 'OR-ee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Hebrew
MeaningOrie is a short, vintage-flavored American name usually read alongside Hebrew Ori ('my light') or as a pet form of Orrin/Orville. Its own line is not settled; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#13664 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1917
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192218802024

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

Orie is a short American name with a vintage record: it turns up as an independent given name and as a pet form of Orville, Orrin and Oral. Some families read it through Hebrew Ori, 'my light.' Because these strands overlap, the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'OR-ee').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys today. Rare, vintage, and gentle.

Did you know? Orie appeared in American records long before short names came back into fashion — often as a pet form of Orville or Orrin. Others read it as Hebrew Ori, 'my light.' Routes uncertain, which we note (said 'OR-ee').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Orie — vintage American short form; Hebrew Ori 'my light'

Variations

OriOrryOrrie

Nicknames

Or

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Ori— the Hebrew name it echoes
Orrin— the fuller name it can shorten
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orie mean?

Orie is read beside Hebrew Ori ('my light') or as a short form of Orrin or Orville. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Orie?

It's said OR-ee /ˈɔːr.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orie a boy or girl name?

Orie is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Orie?

Orie is a very rare name for boys in the U.S. today.

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