UK name, mostly boys
Orin
An Irish name meaning "green" in reference to the color.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Orin is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Orin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1132, with 25 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 32 births.
This profile covers 393 England and Wales registrations across 28 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 78% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 484 living people in the UK are called Orin. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Orin ranked #1132 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 25 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 32 boys were registered as Orin.
- • Orin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #418 in 2019.
- • About 484 living people in the UK are estimated to have Orin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 99.2% of Orin registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1132
2024
Births in 2024
25
Latest year
Peak year
2021
32 births
Estimated living
484
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Orin
In England and Wales birth records, Orin has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 99.2% of registrations are for boys and 0.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Orin registered for boys
- Ranked #1,132 in 2024
- 25 boys registered in 2024
- Peak: 2021 (32 births)
Orin registered for girls
- Ranked #5,785 in 2011
- 3 girls registered in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (3 births)
Meaning
What does Orin mean?
The name Orin traces its origins back to the Celtic languages spoken in ancient Britain and parts of continental Europe. It is derived from the Old Celtic word "oren," which means "green" or "fresh." This likely refers to the lush greenery and natural landscapes of the regions where the name first emerged.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orin can be found in the ancient Welsh text "Culhwch and Olwen," a legendary tale from the Mabinogion collection. In this story, Orin is mentioned as the name of a knight in the court of King Arthur. This suggests that the name was in use during the early medieval period, around the 5th or 6th century AD.
In the 9th century, an Irish monk and scholar known as Orin of Auxerre made significant contributions to the field of biblical exegesis. He is known for his commentaries on several books of the Old Testament and for his work in preserving and disseminating ancient texts.
During the 12th century, a French nobleman named Orin de Vergy was a prominent figure in the royal court of King Philip II of France. He is mentioned in historical records as a loyal knight and trusted advisor to the king.
In the 15th century, an Italian painter named Orin Longo gained recognition for his frescoes and altarpieces, which adorned churches and palaces throughout northern Italy. His works were heavily influenced by the Renaissance art movement and are now considered among the finest examples of early Renaissance painting.
Another notable figure with the name Orin was a Scottish nobleman, Orin MacGregor, who lived in the 16th century. He played a significant role in the clan disputes and battles that took place during that turbulent period in Scottish history.
These are just a few examples of historical figures who bore the name Orin, illustrating its enduring presence across various cultures and time periods. While the name has remained relatively uncommon compared to others, its rich heritage and connections to ancient traditions have ensured its continued use throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Orin over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Orin in England and Wales, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Orin, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 25 births in 2024, compared with 32 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Orin was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1205 | 117 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1642 | 160 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1758 | 102 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2288 | 14 | 3 |
Geography
Where Orin is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Orin. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Orin ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #418 in 2019.
Across the UK
Orin in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#535 in 2024
14 years of NRS records, 66 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#418 in 2019
7 years of NISRA records, 28 total registered
Related
Names similar to Orin
- Oliver 157,197
- Oscar 67,495
- Owen 33,517
- Ollie 13,193
- Oakley 9,838
- Omar 6,823
- Otis 6,395
- Oskar 4,827
- Olly 4,403
- Otto 3,839
- Osian 3,145
- Owain 2,310
FAQ
Orin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Orin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Orin was ranked #1132 for boys in England and Wales, with 25 births registered.
When was Orin most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 32 babies registered as Orin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Orin?
An Irish name meaning "green" in reference to the color.
How many people are called Orin in the UK?
A total of 393 babies have been registered as Orin across the 28 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 66 more in Scotland and 28 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Orin most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Orin ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #418 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.