Orlin
Every Orlin since 1908 — 1,683 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Orlin
Orlin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,662 in 2025 with 22 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1908, 1,683 American babies have been named Orlin. Its peak came in 1932, when 48 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Orlin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Orlin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | #4,662 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4,296 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,429 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4,975 |
| 2021 | 13 | #6,580 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4,816 |
| 2019 | 20 | #4,924 |
| 2018 | 16 | #5,717 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,986 |
| 2016 | 19 | #5,085 |
| 2015 | 18 | #5,225 |
| 2014 | 21 | #4,658 |
| 2013 | 13 | #6,513 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8,689 |
| 2011 | 10 | #7,923 |
| 2010 | 9 | #8,610 |
| 2009 | 12 | #7,124 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4,853 |
| 2007 | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2006 | 13 | #6,364 |
| 2005 | 11 | #6,988 |
| 2004 | 12 | #6,412 |
| 2003 | 6 | #10,515 |
| 2002 | 5 | #11,977 |
| 2001 | 7 | #8,973 |
| 2000 | 9 | #7,246 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 8 | #3,176 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,563 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,835 |
| 1950 | 11 | #2,403 |
| 1945 | 21 | #1,484 |
| 1940 | 27 | #1,302 |
| 1935 | 34 | #1,142 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,323 |
| 1925 | 39 | #1,139 |
| 1920 | 38 | #1,175 |
| 1915 | 26 | #1,331 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Orlin in 2025?
Orlin ranked #4,662 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 22 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Orlin?
1,683 babies have been named Orlin in the United States since 1908, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Orlin most popular?
Orlin peaked in 1932, when 48 newborns received the name.
Is Orlin a boy or girl name?
Orlin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Orlin rising or falling?
Orlin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.