Arin
Boy name · #2040 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Arin? In official American birth records, Arin has been tracked continuously since 1961, giving it 64 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Arin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Arin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Arin is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
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
How old is the name Arin?
In official American birth records, the name Arin first appeared in 1961 (over 64 years ago), when 6 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 64 years.
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. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.