Oren
Meaningpine tree · Hebrew
- US rank
- #1,183
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #347 in 1895
174 babies were named Oren in the US in 2025. It has climbed 195 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Oren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 9,814 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Oren, 174 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Oren would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryOren has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Orens, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1895, when it ranked #347. Today it's #1,183, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowOren is 4.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 40,984 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 9,814.
- TrendOren has climbed 195 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedOren is most popular in Idaho, where it ranks #377, followed by Massachusetts (#507) and Oregon (#604). It's in the top 1,000 in 9 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Oren means “pine tree”. Our records link it to Hebrew and Irish roots.
About the name Oren
Oren is a boy name of Hebrew and Irish origin meaning “pine tree”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Oren for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1895, when it ranked #347 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,183, with 174 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesIrish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 157 | 6,378 boys |
| 1890s | 153 | 6,528 boys |
| 1900s | 167 | 5,974 boys |
| 1910s | 150 | 6,675 boys |
| 1920s | 112 | 8,929 boys |
| 1930s | 72 | 13,968 boys |
| 1940s | 47 | 21,277 boys |
| 1950s | 26 | 38,052 boys |
| 1960s | 23 | 44,444 boys |
| 1970s | 33 | 29,967 boys |
| 1980s | 30 | 33,058 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,952 boys |
| 2000s | 36 | 27,473 boys |
| 2010s | 62 | 16,036 boys |
| 2020s | 85 | 11,825 boys |
Other spellings of Oren
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Oren
What does the name Oren mean?
Oren means “pine tree” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Oren?
Oren has Hebrew, Irish roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Oren a boy or girl name?
Oren is a boy name.
How popular is the name Oren?
Oren ranked #1,183 for US boys in 2025, given to 174 babies. Its best year was 1895 (#347).