Orwin
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,956 in 1917
0 babies were named Orwin in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1915–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryOrwin first shows up in US birth records in 1915, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 110 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1917, when it reached #2,956.
About the name Orwin
Orwin is a boy name of English origin. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with O and ending in “-win”. US birth records list Orwin for boys from 1915 to 1928, in 7 of those 14 years. Its best year was 1917, when it ranked #2,956 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1928, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 4.3 | 230,415 boys |
| 1920s | 2.9 | 339,623 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Orwin
What is the origin of the name Orwin?
Orwin has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Orwin a boy or girl name?
Orwin is a boy name.
How popular is the name Orwin?
Orwin is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1928. It peaked at #2,956 in 1917.