Orrin

“Variant of Oran” — Irish, from Odrán, diminutive of odur origin

Boy's name · #2258 in the US (2025) · Timeless

Orrin has appeared in US records since 1880 — best rank #375 (1881) · 5,985 babies named Orrin all-time · 1 in 25,000 boys born in 2025.

Around the world: about 1 in 3,300 boys in Scotland (2025).

Famous Orrins

Orrin Hatch — American politician (1934–2022) – Former United States Senator and Former President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate (2015-2019)
Orrin Upshaw — American tug of war competitor (1874-1937)
Orrin Keepnews — American record producer (1923–2015)
Orrin Evans — American musician
Orrin Freeman — American photographer (1830-1866)

Among 80 notable people named Orrin:

Business leaders appear 2.77× more often than among typical names — e.g. Orrin H. Ingram II, American businessperson.

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