Orin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-in /ˈɔːr.ɪn/High

Meaning: light, pine treeMedium

In 30 seconds: Orin is an Irish name meaning light or green, also a variant of the Hebrew Oran meaning pine tree. A soft two-syllable name with Celtic mystique.

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Origin MediumIrish, Hebrew

Meaninglight, pine tree

U.S. rank (2025)#1859 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births85 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1920

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,283

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

Orin may be a variant of the Irish Odhran meaning dark green or little pale one, or connected to the Hebrew Oran (pine tree).

Orin is used in Ireland and among people of Celtic heritage.

Did you know? Saint Odhran (Odran) of Iona was a companion of Saint Columba — according to legend, he volunteered to be buried alive so that Iona's great monastery could be completed, making Orin a name of legendary sacrifice.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name: Orin — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

OranOrynOren

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Orin Kerr (1971-)
American law professor and scholar of computer crime and surveillance law

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Frequently Asked

What does Orin mean?

Orin means light, pine tree.

How do you pronounce Orin?

Orin is pronounced OR-in (/ˈɔːr.ɪn/), with 2 syllables.

Is Orin a boy's name?

Yes, Orin is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Orin?

Irish/Hebrew; multiple meanings; green/light interpretation well attested.