Find out how popular the first name Orrin has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Orrin by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Orrin is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 57 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Orrin.

The history of the first name Orrin

The name Orrin has its origins in the Gaelic language, which was spoken by the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, and the Isle of Man. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic word "orran," which means "green" or "fresh." The name's roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, around the 5th to 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Orrin can be found in the Annals of Ulster, a chronicle of medieval Irish history. The Annals mention an Orrin who lived in the 7th century and was a prominent figure in the Kingdom of Dál Riata, which spanned parts of modern-day Scotland and Northern Ireland.

In the 12th century, an Orrin ap Iorwerth was a notable Welsh prince and military leader who fought against the Norman invaders. He played a significant role in the struggle for Welsh independence during the Norman conquest of Wales.

During the Scottish Wars of Independence in the late 13th and early 14th centuries, an Orrin of Argyll was a Scottish nobleman and warrior who fought alongside William Wallace and Robert the Bruce against the English forces.

In the 16th century, Orrin Ostrander was a Dutch settler in the New Netherland colony, which later became part of New York. He was among the earliest European settlers in the region and helped establish the Dutch presence in North America.

Another notable figure with the name Orrin was Orrin Porter Rockwell, an American frontiersman, lawman, and bodyguard of Joseph Smith, the founder of the Latter Day Saint movement. Rockwell lived from 1813 to 1878 and played a significant role in the early history of the Latter Day Saint movement in the United States.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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