Akin
Every Akin since 1971 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Akin
Akin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,820 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 365 American babies have been named Akin. Its peak came in 1998, when 14 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Akin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Akin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #6,820 |
| 2024 | 10 | #7,790 |
| 2023 | 14 | #6,232 |
| 2022 | 8 | #9,014 |
| 2021 | 14 | #6,040 |
| 2020 | 5 | #12,101 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8,237 |
| 2018 | 9 | #8,177 |
| 2017 | 7 | #9,735 |
| 2016 | — | — |
| 2015 | 8 | #8,767 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9,673 |
| 2013 | 6 | #10,777 |
| 2012 | 7 | #9,748 |
| 2011 | 7 | #9,630 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 7 | #9,891 |
| 2008 | 6 | #11,090 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10,968 |
| 2006 | 9 | #8,013 |
| 2005 | 9 | #7,649 |
| 2004 | — | — |
| 2003 | 7 | #8,674 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,426 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,273 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8,225 |
| 1995 | 11 | #5,130 |
| 1990 | 8 | #5,836 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — |
| 1975 | 10 | #3,432 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Akin in 2025?
Akin ranked #6,820 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Akin?
365 babies have been named Akin in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Akin most popular?
Akin peaked in 1998, when 14 newborns received the name.
Is Akin a boy or girl name?
Akin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Akin rising or falling?
Akin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.