Orie
Orie is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My light; golden.
Origin and history
Orie is a given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'my light', though it can also function as a diminutive or variant of names like Orrin, Orson, or Oriole. Historically uncommon in the United States, it saw peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,727 babies in the United States have been named Orie since 1880. It ranks #3065 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- OK (18.8 %)
- PA (18.8 %)
- IA (15.6 %)
- KY (15.6 %)
- LA (15.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 64 |
| 1890-1900 | 69 |
| 1900-1910 | 75 |
| 1910-1920 | 281 |
| 1920-1930 | 326 |
| 1930-1940 | 189 |
| 1940-1950 | 186 |
| 1950-1960 | 133 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 51 |
| 1980-1990 | 84 |
| 1990-2000 | 44 |
| 2000-2010 | 61 |
| 2010-2019 | 51 |
| 2020-2029 | 51 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Hebrew name Ori, it literally translates to 'my light'.
- Orie experienced its highest level of popularity in the late 1800s and early 1900s in the United States.