NAME PROFILE
Orin
Orin is a name of Irish and Hebrew origin, meaning 'light' or 'pale.' It carries a sense of brightness and clarity, often associated with someone who brings illumination and joy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 6,299 |
| Gender | Male (18% / 82%) |
| Peak year | 2017 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1913 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 35%NY — 20%WI — 19%MN — 15%IL — 12%
Notable People
Orin Snapes (Author, *Science Fiction*) · Orin K. Smith (Business Executive, Former CEO of Starbucks) · Orin Hatch (Politician, U.S. Senator from Utah) · Orin B. Judd (American Politician) · Orin E. Smith (American Businessman)
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