Arin
Boy name · #2040 in 2025 · Uniqueness 73/100
In 2025, 73 baby boys were named Arin, placing it at #2040 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2234, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 24,658 boys born in 2025 was named Arin.
Babies named Arin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 64-year story
Arin first appears in the Social Security records in 1961, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2021, when 92 boys were named Arin — good for #1750 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Arin in class?
Arin scores 73 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Arin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arins were CA (9), NY (9), WA (7), IL (5), NJ (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arin
Statistically, parents drawn to Arin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aarin, Armin, Torin, Arvin, and Amin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2035 |
| 2024 | 51 | #2595 |
| 2023 | 80 | #1941 |
| 2022 | 77 | #1981 |
| 2021 | 92 | #1750 |
| 2020 | 78 | #1895 |
| 2019 | 78 | #1899 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2230 |
| 2017 | 58 | #2270 |
| 2016 | 57 | #2305 |
| 2015 | 60 | #2234 |
| 2014 | 40 | #2885 |
| 2013 | 52 | #2402 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2292 |
| 2011 | 57 | #2261 |
| 2010 | 43 | #2787 |
| 2009 | 40 | #2946 |
| 2008 | 26 | #3921 |
| 2007 | 43 | #2765 |
| 2006 | 48 | #2513 |
| 2005 | 32 | #3172 |
| 2004 | 47 | #2376 |
| 2003 | 34 | #2847 |
| 2002 | 22 | #3794 |
| 2001 | 36 | #2618 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arin a popular boy name?
Arin ranked #2040 among boys in 2025 with 73 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2234.
When was the name Arin most popular?
Arin peaked in 2021, when 92 American boys received the name (ranked #1750 that year). Since 2021 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 24,658 newborn American boys was named Arin. It scores 73/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.