How Many People Are Named Arin?

Complete statistics for the name Arin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Arin
Very Rare
Hebrew

Arin means 'precious' in Hebrew and is a very rare female name, with only 1 in 71,258 Americans bearing it today. That's just 4,631 people named Arin living in the US right now. Interestingly, the name peaked in popularity back in 1997 with 129 births.

~113
Living in US
1 in 2,933,179
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Precious
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Sensitive Intuitive Creative
6
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 6 are known for their nurturing nature and ability to bring harmony to their surroundings.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

4,631
Worldwide Bearers
#38,792
Global Rank
🇨🇦 Canada
119
🇨🇱 Chile
86
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
71
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
70
🇱🇧 Lebanon
67
🇷🇺 Russia
52
🇷🇴 Romania
49
🇧🇷 Brazil
42
🇸🇪 Sweden
41
🇳🇱 Netherlands
40

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,111 (46%)
♀ Female
2,520 (54%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
2,672
Would be under 30 (56%)
2,062
Would be 30–60 (43%)
12
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 4,746 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
95
Classic Feel
31
Modern Appeal
89
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Arin Through the Generations

Arin has been a name on the rise, especially among younger generations. With 2,672 under 30 years old, it's clear that Arin is a modern choice, favored by parents looking for something unique yet timeless. The average age of those named Arin is 27, indicating that the name's popularity is still growing, with many more young Arins likely to come.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 582
Texas 219
New York 70
Ohio 67
Georgia 37
Illinois 32
Florida 29
New Jersey 24
Michigan 21
Washington 18

✨ Similar Names to Arin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Arin's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Arin

How Many People Have the Name Arin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 113 people in the United States currently share the name Arin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,933,179 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Arin a Common or Rare Name?

Arin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Arin Mean?

Arin means "precious" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Arin in SSA data, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

When Was Arin Most Popular?

The name Arin reached peak popularity in 1997, with 129 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Arin?

Approximately 113 people named Arin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 113. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,933,179 Americans.

Is Arin a rare name?

Arin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,933,179 Americans has this name.

What does the name Arin mean?

Arin means "precious" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Arin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 46% of people named Arin are male and 54% are female.

When was Arin most popular?

Arin peaked in 1997 with 129 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US113
All-Time Births113
1 in X1 in 2,933,179
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1997
World Rank#38,792
Male %46%
Female %54%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.