Arvin
Boy name · #2125 in 2025 · Uniqueness 76/100
Arvin ranks #2125 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 68 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #1870, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,471 boys born in 2025 was named Arvin.
Babies named Arvin per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 138-year story
Arvin first appears in the Social Security records in 1887, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2017, when 106 boys were named Arvin — good for #1541 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 Arvin in class?
Arvin scores 76 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 Arvin will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Arvin is most common
Geography matters for names, and Arvin is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Arvins were CA (17), NY (11), TX (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Arvin
Statistically, parents drawn to Arvin tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Kalvin, Levin, Armin, Arin, and Selvin.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Arvin | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2125 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2098 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2097 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1907 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2026 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1911 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1762 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1733 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1541 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1811 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1870 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2205 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2065 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1959 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2077 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2511 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2348 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2583 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2504 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1967 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2163 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1974 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1936 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2817 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2797 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arvin a popular boy name?
Arvin ranked #2125 among boys in 2025 with 68 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1870.
When was the name Arvin most popular?
Arvin peaked in 2017, when 106 American boys received the name (ranked #1541 that year). Since 2017 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Arvin?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,471 newborn American boys was named Arvin. It scores 76/100 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.