MallowbyNames

Oree

OR-ee · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Oren or a respelling of the Korean name O-ri or a coinage based on the sound 'ore'.

Peak popularity
1923
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Oree since 1909

Babies named Oree per year in U.S. Social Security records.

51015192019602000Most births 1923GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1900s70
1910s5838
1920s7277
1930s1050
1940s537
1950s028
1960s05
1970s00
1980s00
1990s00
2000s00
2010s00
2020s00

Meaning & origin

Oree is a rare and unusual name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1914. Its highest recorded usage came in 1923, a peak year that saw just a handful of newborns given the name. Since then, its trajectory has been stable but minuscule, never approaching mainstream popularity. The name has no strong ties to a particular state or region; its top states list is empty, reflecting its extreme scarcity across the country. Oree may appeal to parents seeking a genuinely uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound. Its ambiguity in origin and meaning adds an air of mystery, though it also means the name carries little established cultural or historical weight.

Oree is a rare given name of modern American coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1914. It may be a creative respelling or diminutive of names like Oren or Orin, or simply a phonetic construction. Its usage has been sparse and stable over the decades, never reaching widespread popularity.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Orie

Sibling names for Oree

Names that share Oree's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Opal, Pearl, Lula, Faye, Nell

Brothers: Otto, Odin, Orin, Ira, Lyle

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Oree mean?
The meaning of Oree is uncertain. It may be a variant of Oren, a respelling of the Korean O-ri, or a modern invented name.
How popular is the name Oree?
Oree is extremely rare. It was first recorded in 1914, peaked in 1923, and has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the United States.
Is Oree a boy or girl name?
Oree is used for both boys and girls, though historically it has been slightly more common for boys.