Total births
1,683
Boys' name · since 1908
Orlin
1,683 babies named Orlin in U.S. Social Security records since 1908, with the highest year being 1932. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4210
- among boys today
- 1,683
- born since 1908
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
1,683 babies have been named Orlin since 1908, making it today's #4210 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Orlin recorded 1,683 times among boys since 1908, holding rank #4210 nationally today, ahead of 71% of boys, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1908 to 2025.
- #4210 among boys today
- 1,683 born since 1908
- 1920s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Orlin is currently the #4210 boys' name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 1,683 born since 1908, peaking in the 1920s.
- #4210
- among boys today
- 1,683
- born since 1908
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Orlin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4210
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
1920s
Peak decade
21% of everyone ever named Orlin was born in this single decade.
1932
Single peak year
48 babies were named Orlin in 1932 - its busiest year on record.
How Orlin compares
1,683 Top 23% higher than 77% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Orlin's all-time total is 5x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Orlin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,683 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 23 | 22,252 |
Orlin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Orlin's full recorded timeline at 1959, 31% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 69% in the earlier half -- the name was more prevalent in its earlier era than it is today. Its quietest year on record was 1954, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1932 peak of 48 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Orlin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1932
Current rank
#4,210
Active since
1908
Orlin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1908–2025
- Peak year (1932)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 118 years of records
Orlin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Orlin's strongest decade.
360 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 21% of all-time use.
Orlin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 6
1900s
6 births
- 1910s
1910s
202 births
- 1920s
1920s
360 births
- 1930s
1930s
300 births
- 1940s
1940s
198 births
- 1950s 104
1950s
104 births
- 1960s 54
1960s
54 births
- 1970s 37
1970s
37 births
- 1980s 23
1980s
23 births
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s 113
2000s
113 births
- 2010s
2010s
145 births
- 2020s 114
2020s
114 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 360 births (21% of all-time use).
How Orlin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Orlin's total volume
Orlin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Orlin by state
Where Orlin concentrates geographically, total births since 1908
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Minnesota | | 106 | 6.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 42 | 2.5% |
| #3 | Wisconsin | | 41 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Iowa | | 23 | 1.4% |
| #5 | North Dakota | | 21 | 1.2% |
| #6 | South Dakota | | 10 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Kansas | | 5 | 0.3% |
Minnesota share of Orlin's total US births 6.3%
Even split
106 of 1,683 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Orlin? ▼
1,683 babies have been named Orlin since 1908. It currently ranks #4210 among boys. The peak year was 1932 with 48 births.
When was Orlin most popular? ▼
Orlin was most popular in the 1920s decade with 360 total births. The single peak year was 1932.
Where is Orlin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Orlin are Minnesota (106 births), Texas (42 births), Wisconsin (41 births).
How long has the name Orlin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Orlin since 1908 -- 118 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Orlin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Orlando, Orland, Orlan, Orlo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Orlin's data
- Orlin's decade-level peak was the 1920s (360 total births); usage has since declined to 114 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Minnesota records the most Orlins (106 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Minnesota names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Orlin
Nearby Names Like Orlin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Orlin
Orlando Boy
#843 49,454 births
Orland Boy
2,081 births
Orlan Boy
#9932 960 births
Orlo Boy
920 births
Orlanda Boy
538 births
Compare Orlin side by side: Orlin vs Orlando Orlin vs Orland Orlin vs Orlan
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Names with a similar popularity rank to Orlin
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1908–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Orlin: #4210 Boys' Name - 1,683 Births, Peak 1932." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/orlin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Orlin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.