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Orsen

Quick answerOrsen is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse patronymic element "Ørsen," meaning "son of Ørse" or related to the name Ørsted.

Scandinavian · Boy · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#13,378
TrendStable
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginScandinavian
LanguageOld Norse
CultureNordic
Letters5
Numerology8 Chaldean 22
Global rank#4,790

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Orsen

Orsen is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse patronymic element "Ørsen," meaning "son of Ørse" or related to the name Ørsted.

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Etymology

Orsen is a surname of Scandinavian origin, derived from the Old Norse patronymic element "Ørsen," meaning "son of Ørse" or related to the name Ørsted. The name is primarily used in Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish cultures, with historical roots in Scandinavian regions and notable use among Nordic populations.

Orsen currently ranks #13,378 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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