Amin
Borrowed from Arabic أَمِين (ʔamīn).
Every Amin since 1965 — 3,440 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Amin
Amin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,603 in 2025 with 106 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1965, 3,440 American babies have been named Amin. Its peak came in 2025, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Amin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Amin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 106 | #1,603 |
| 2024 | 104 | #1,632 |
| 2023 | 96 | #1,727 |
| 2022 | 104 | #1,653 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,027 |
| 2020 | 84 | #1,788 |
| 2019 | 99 | #1,642 |
| 2018 | 75 | #1,960 |
| 2017 | 86 | #1,781 |
| 2016 | 82 | #1,828 |
| 2015 | 81 | #1,826 |
| 2014 | 93 | #1,657 |
| 2013 | 75 | #1,878 |
| 2012 | 88 | #1,712 |
| 2011 | 87 | #1,704 |
| 2010 | 71 | #1,957 |
| 2009 | 77 | #1,873 |
| 2008 | 88 | #1,720 |
| 2007 | 75 | #1,890 |
| 2006 | 80 | #1,739 |
| 2005 | 63 | #1,984 |
| 2004 | 70 | #1,786 |
| 2003 | 78 | #1,611 |
| 2002 | 74 | #1,620 |
| 2001 | 72 | #1,629 |
| 2000 | 55 | #1,895 |
| 1995 | 65 | #1,478 |
| 1990 | 43 | #1,810 |
| 1985 | 40 | #1,595 |
| 1980 | 57 | #1,215 |
| 1975 | 23 | #2,002 |
| 1970 | 9 | #3,288 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,259 |
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Famous people named Amin
- Amin al-Husseini Politician · 1895–1974
- Amin Maalouf Writer · b. 1949
- Amin al-Hafiz Politician · 1921–2009
- Amin Younes Soccer player · b. 1993
- Amin Affane Soccer player · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amin mean?
Borrowed from Arabic أَمِين (ʔamīn).
How popular is the name Amin in 2025?
Amin ranked #1,603 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 106 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Amin?
3,440 babies have been named Amin in the United States since 1965, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Amin most popular?
Amin peaked in 2025, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Amin a boy or girl name?
Amin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Amin rising or falling?
Amin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Amin?
Well-known people named Amin include Amin al-Husseini (politician), Amin Maalouf (writer), Amin al-Hafiz (politician).