Arvin
Boy name · #2125 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Arvin? In official American birth records, Arvin has been tracked continuously since 1887, giving it 138 years of documented American history.
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. Source: Official national birth records.
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.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Arvin against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Arvin in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Arvin is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". 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
State-level data for Arvin 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 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
How old is the name Arvin?
In official American birth records, the name Arvin first appeared in 1887 (over 138 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
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. 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.