Boy · #6,766 in 2026

Akin

Name: Popularity of the name Akin in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Akin, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Akín is a popular Nigerian male given name and surname of Yoruba origin. It means "The brave one, warrior, valor, valiant one, the hero.". The name Akín is distinctive, carrying a strong and meaningful undertone. The name Akín is common among the Ife and Ijesha people of the Southwest, Nigeria.

Current Rank

#6,766

Peak Rank

#3,385 (1998)

Total Babies

374

5-Yr Trend

+20%

1971

First Year

2026

Last Year

1998

Peak Year

#3385

Peak Rank

374

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Akin

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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The Story of Akin

Akin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1971, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1998, when 14 Akins were born — ranking #4,650 that year. As of 2026, Akin ranks #6,766 for baby boys with 11 births, rising sharply (+20% over the past five years). In total, more than 374 Akins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Akin

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

Akim
Ocon
Ekin
Accon
Aiken
Achin
Okin
Eakin
Aikin
Again
Aghan
Eken

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Akin

What does the name Akin mean?

How popular is Akin in 2026?

In 2026, Akin ranks #6,766 among boys' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.

When was Akin most popular?

Akin reached its peak popularity in 1998, ranking #3,385 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Akin most popular?

Akin has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Akin.

Is Akin a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Akin is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Akin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Akin include Holsey, Bunnie, Thelton. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Akin

Akin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1971 and has accumulated 374 births in the dataset. Akin's peak popularity came in 1998 when it ranked #3,385. Use the chart and map above to compare Akin'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.