Unisex · #5,005 in 2026

Aarin

Current Rank
#5,005
Peak Rank
#1,995 (2020)
Total Babies
938
5-Yr Trend
-41%
👧 Girl peak #4,420 (307 total)
👦 Boy peak #1,995 (938 total)
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
2026
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#1995
Peak Rank
938
Total Count
46
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1976
First Year
2021
Last Year
1979
Peak Year
#4420
Peak Rank
307
Total Count
35
Years Active

The Story of Aarin

As a girl name

Aarin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1976, with 13 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 16 Aarins were born — ranking #4,420 that year. As of 2026, Aarin ranks #15,244 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 307 Aarins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Aarin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 71 Aarins were born — ranking #1,995 that year. As of 2026, Aarin ranks #5,005 for boys with 19 births, falling sharply (-41%). In total, more than 938 Aarins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Aarin

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aarin is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aarin

What does the name Aarin mean?
Aarin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Aarin in 2026?
In 2026, Aarin ranks #5,005 among boys' names in the U.S., with 19 babies given the name that year.
When was Aarin most popular?
Aarin reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #1,995 that year with 71 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Aarin most popular?
Aarin has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Washington, Virginia. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Aarin.
Is Aarin a unisex name?
Yes — Aarin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 25% of Aarins assigned female and 75% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Aarin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aarin include Liborio, Carthel, Spero. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aarin

Aarin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 938 births in the dataset. Aarin's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #1,995. Use the chart and map above to compare Aarin's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.