Arin
Arin is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Ireland, or exalted mountain.
Origin and history
Arin is a unisex name used as a modern variant of Erin, meaning 'Ireland', or as a phonetic variant of Aaron, meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted'. In the United States, it is a uncommon choice for girls, maintaining steady but moderate usage over recent decades. Its brief two-syllable structure gives it a clean, contemporary feel.
Popularity in the United States
2,607 babies in the United States have been named Arin since 1880. It ranks #3460 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1933.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.7 %)
- TX (22.2 %)
- OH (8.6 %)
- GA (5 %)
- MI (3.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 342 |
| 1980-1990 | 573 |
| 1990-2000 | 637 |
| 2000-2010 | 565 |
| 2010-2019 | 316 |
| 2020-2029 | 168 |
Famous people named Arin
- Arin Hanson: Animator, Voice Actor
Fun facts
- Arin serves as both a alternative spelling of the Irish name Erin and a feminine or altered spelling of the Hebrew Aaron.
- More than 2,500 American girls have received the name Arin since records began in 1880.