Oren
Oren is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Pine tree or ash tree.
Origin and history
Oren is a traditional masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning pine tree or laurel tree. It appears in the Old Testament as a descendant of Judah. In the United States, it has been a consistently used yet distinct choice across generations.
Popularity in the United States
9,502 babies in the United States have been named Oren since 1880. It ranks #1229 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1147.
States where it is most popular
- CA (18.2 %)
- NY (16.8 %)
- TX (10.2 %)
- MO (7.5 %)
- IL (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 172 |
| 1890-1900 | 175 |
| 1900-1910 | 223 |
| 1910-1920 | 943 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,233 |
| 1930-1940 | 755 |
| 1940-1950 | 671 |
| 1950-1960 | 527 |
| 1960-1970 | 432 |
| 1970-1980 | 550 |
| 1980-1990 | 558 |
| 1990-2000 | 487 |
| 2000-2010 | 730 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,170 |
| 2020-2029 | 876 |
Famous people named Oren
- Oren Hatch: Politician, Senator
- Oren Peli: Film Director, Producer
Fun facts
- In the Hebrew Bible, Oren is listed as a son of Jerahmeel of the tribe of Judah.
- In modern Hebrew, the word 'oren' translates directly to 'pine tree'.