Unisex · #12,230 in 2026

Arrin

Current Rank
#12,230
Peak Rank
#5,361 (1993)
Total Babies
95
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,336 (69 total)
👦 Boy peak #5,361 (95 total)
👦As Boy Name
1970
First Year
2010
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#5361
Peak Rank
95
Total Count
15
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
1999
Last Year
1991
Peak Year
#9336
Peak Rank
69
Total Count
11
Years Active

The Story of Arrin

As a girl name

Arrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1991, when 8 Arrins were born — ranking #9,336 that year. As of 2026, Arrin ranks #12,688 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 69 Arrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Arrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 10 Arrins were born — ranking #5,361 that year. As of 2026, Arrin ranks #12,230 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 95 Arrins 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 Arrin

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Arrin

What does the name Arrin mean?
Arrin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1970. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Arrin in 2026?
In 2026, Arrin ranks #12,230 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Arrin most popular?
Arrin reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #5,361 that year with 10 babies given the name.
Is Arrin a unisex name?
Yes — Arrin is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 42% of Arrins assigned female and 58% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Arrin?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Arrin include Ac, Thaddeaus, Indalecio. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Arrin

Arrin is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 95 births in the dataset. Arrin's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #5,361. Use the chart and map above to compare Arrin'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.