Orlin

♂ Boy

Pronounced OR-lin /ˈɔr.lɪn/High

Meaning: From Bulgarian Orlin — from orel, 'eagle' — also echoing Latin 'golden' (Orlando lines); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Soaring and strong: Orlin is a Slavic 'eagle' — with a golden Latin echo. Distinctive, noble, and rare.

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Origin MediumSlavic, Latin

MeaningFrom Bulgarian Orlin — from orel, 'eagle' — also echoing Latin 'golden' (Orlando lines); routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4662 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births22 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1932

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,682

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

Orlin comes from Bulgarian Orlin — from orel, 'eagle' — and overlaps Latin-rooted names like Orlando, linked to 'gold' (routes layered, which we note). A noble, distinctive name across the Slavic world and Latin America.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, an-eagle at the (likely) root, and noble.

Did you know? Orlin is a Bulgarian name from orel, 'eagle' — and echoes the Latin 'gold' of Orlando; a soaring, distinctive name.

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Orlin — routes layered

Variations

OrlynOrel

Nicknames

Orly

Famous Bearers

★Orlin Goranov (1970-)
Bulgarian football (soccer) player who had a career in European club football

If you like Orlin…

Orlando— a fellow Or- name

Orson— a companion Or- name

Orin— another short Or- name

Marlon— a fellow -lon/-lin name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Orlin mean?

Orlin is Bulgarian for 'eagle', with a Latin 'gold' echo; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Orlin?

It's said OR-lin /ˈɔr.lɪn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Orlin a boy or girl name?

Orlin is a boy's name.

How popular is Orlin?

Orlin is a rare name in the U.S.