Arvin
Arvin is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Friend of the people or eagle friend.
Origin and history
Arvin is a male given name derived from Germanic roots, traditionally interpreted as meaning 'friend of the people' or 'eagle friend'. Though historically modest in popularity, it has maintained steady usage in the United States over the past century. Parents are often drawn to its gentle two-syllable rhythm and vintage charm.
Popularity in the United States
5,385 babies in the United States have been named Arvin since 1880. It ranks #1664 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1489.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.8 %)
- NY (12.6 %)
- TX (10.6 %)
- KY (7.2 %)
- MN (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 38 |
| 1910-1920 | 276 |
| 1920-1930 | 542 |
| 1930-1940 | 667 |
| 1940-1950 | 542 |
| 1950-1960 | 448 |
| 1960-1970 | 295 |
| 1970-1980 | 306 |
| 1980-1990 | 245 |
| 1990-2000 | 324 |
| 2000-2010 | 496 |
| 2010-2019 | 755 |
| 2020-2029 | 441 |
Famous people named Arvin
- Arvin Appiah: Athlete, Soccer player
- Arvin Boolell: Politician
Fun facts
- The name stems from elements meaning both 'eagle' (arn) and 'friend' (win), or 'people' (her) and 'friend'.
- Arvin has been registered continuously in U.S. birth records since the late 19th century.