Arin
Every Arin since 1961 — 4,854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arin
Arin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,181 in 2025 with 34 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 4,854 American babies have been named Arin — about 54% girls and 46% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1997, when 129 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 Arin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | #4,181 | 73 | #2,037 |
| 2024 | 31 | #4,485 | 51 | #2,598 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,264 | 80 | #1,941 |
| 2022 | 32 | #4,387 | 77 | #1,983 |
| 2021 | 25 | #5,104 | 92 | #1,751 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,502 | 78 | #1,897 |
| 2019 | 26 | #5,051 | 78 | #1,899 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,929 | 61 | #2,234 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,489 | 58 | #2,274 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4,264 | 57 | #2,305 |
| 2015 | 23 | #5,672 | 60 | #2,234 |
| 2014 | 29 | #4,782 | 40 | #2,891 |
| 2013 | 30 | #4,660 | 52 | #2,402 |
| 2012 | 44 | #3,593 | 56 | #2,297 |
| 2011 | 37 | #4,004 | 57 | #2,263 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,437 | 43 | #2,791 |
| 2009 | 43 | #3,684 | 40 | #2,949 |
| 2008 | 43 | #3,718 | 26 | #3,931 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,608 | 43 | #2,767 |
| 2006 | 54 | #3,096 | 48 | #2,515 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,903 | 32 | #3,175 |
| 2004 | 57 | #2,813 | 47 | #2,377 |
| 2003 | 64 | #2,527 | 34 | #2,849 |
| 2002 | 60 | #2,584 | 22 | #3,796 |
| 2001 | 77 | #2,129 | 36 | #2,619 |
| 2000 | 66 | #2,337 | 31 | #2,870 |
| 1995 | 76 | #1,851 | 40 | #2,056 |
| 1990 | 43 | #2,696 | 41 | #1,872 |
| 1985 | 50 | #2,101 | 17 | #2,839 |
| 1980 | 65 | #1,721 | 18 | #2,620 |
| 1975 | 48 | #1,880 | 19 | #2,291 |
| 1970 | 11 | #4,774 | 13 | #2,628 |
| 1965 | — | — | 6 | #3,556 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arin in 2025?
Arin ranked #4,181 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 34 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arin?
4,854 babies have been named Arin in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arin most popular?
Arin peaked in 1997, when 129 newborns received the name.
Is Arin a boy or girl name?
Arin is used for both: about 54% of babies named Arin have been girls and 46% boys.
Is the name Arin rising or falling?
Arin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.