Orene
An American given name of uncertain meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 100 living Americans carry the first name Orene. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Orene today is around 84 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Orene births was 1919 (50 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Orene. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Orene is about 84 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Orenes were born before 1952.
People living today
100
~ 1 in 3,427,543 Americans
Peak year
1919
50 babies that year
Average age
84
years old
1959 SSA rank
#6,041
Tracked since 1897
Popularity
Orene: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Orene from the 1890s through to the 1950s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 322 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Orene by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Orene during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Orenes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. Texas, Alabama, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Orene, while Florida, North Carolina, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Orene
The name Orene is believed to have originated from the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "oros," which means "mountain." Orene was a name commonly used in ancient Greece, particularly in the mountainous regions.
In Greek mythology, Orene was the name of a nymph who lived in the mountains and was associated with nature and the outdoors. This connection to the natural world and the rugged beauty of the mountains likely contributed to the popularity of the name during ancient times.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Orene can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He made reference to an individual named Orene in his accounts of the Greco-Persian Wars.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Orene. One such person was Orene Marable (1896-1988), an American singer and actress who performed on Broadway and in vaudeville shows during the early 20th century.
Another notable Orene was Orene Wardlaw (1924-2008), an American civil rights activist and educator. She played a significant role in desegregating schools in Alabama and was a pioneer in promoting equal educational opportunities for all students.
In the literary world, Orene Cornwell (1916-2009) was an American writer and poet. She published several collections of poetry and was recognized for her contributions to modern American literature.
Orene Francis (1918-1988) was a Canadian actress and model who enjoyed a successful career in Hollywood during the 1940s and 1950s. She appeared in numerous films and television shows, including the popular sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies."
Lastly, Orene Hall (1920-2007) was a prominent American artist known for her vibrant abstract expressionist paintings. Her works were exhibited in galleries across the United States and were part of several prestigious art collections.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Orene throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural heritage associated with this name.
People
Orene + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Orene as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Orene: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Orene?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 100 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Orene going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 3,427,543 US residents.
Is Orene a common name?
We classify Orene as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,015 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Orene most popular?
The single biggest year for Orene was 1919, when 50 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Orene is about 84 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Orene a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Orene in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.