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Orrin

Boy name · 83 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Orrin: 83 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 9 births in 2023.

With roots in the Scottish Gaelic Odhrán, meaning “little pale one” or “little dun one,” Orrin is an ancient name brought to prominence through early saints and later revived as a modern given name. It also shares a link with the Hebrew Oren, meaning “pine tree.” Politically, the name is well known through Orrin Hatch, the long-serving US Senator from Utah. Geographically, the River Orrin flows through the Scottish Highlands, lending a strong sense of place. As a variant of Oran, Orrin also appears in Irish tradition, where Saint Odhrán was a companion of Saint Columba, giving the name a quiet, historic depth.