Armin
From German Armin, from Latin Arminius.
Every Armin since 1893 — 3,317 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Armin
Armin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,038 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1893, 3,317 American babies have been named Armin. Its peak came in 2023, when 84 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Armin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Armin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2,038 |
| 2024 | 79 | #1,971 |
| 2023 | 84 | #1,876 |
| 2022 | 78 | #1,966 |
| 2021 | 69 | #2,096 |
| 2020 | 52 | #2,470 |
| 2019 | 63 | #2,217 |
| 2018 | 61 | #2,235 |
| 2017 | 63 | #2,155 |
| 2016 | 70 | #2,028 |
| 2015 | 63 | #2,170 |
| 2014 | 60 | #2,233 |
| 2013 | 53 | #2,366 |
| 2012 | 49 | #2,519 |
| 2011 | 45 | #2,664 |
| 2010 | 48 | #2,557 |
| 2009 | 42 | #2,848 |
| 2008 | 57 | #2,295 |
| 2007 | 41 | #2,871 |
| 2006 | 43 | #2,701 |
| 2005 | 49 | #2,367 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2,210 |
| 2003 | 59 | #1,963 |
| 2002 | 39 | #2,508 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1,984 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,300 |
| 1995 | 30 | #2,510 |
| 1990 | 15 | #3,794 |
| 1985 | 15 | #3,081 |
| 1980 | 15 | #2,974 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,645 |
| 1970 | 18 | #2,127 |
| 1965 | 16 | #1,988 |
| 1960 | 8 | #3,097 |
| 1955 | 8 | #2,975 |
| 1950 | 8 | #2,783 |
| 1945 | 9 | #2,406 |
| 1940 | 10 | #2,333 |
| 1935 | 16 | #1,762 |
| 1930 | 30 | #1,301 |
| 1925 | 34 | #1,227 |
| 1920 | 37 | #1,180 |
| 1915 | 35 | #1,084 |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Armin
- Armin Mueller-Stahl Actor · b. 1930
- Armin Meiwes Extremist · b. 1961
- Armin van Buuren Musician · b. 1976
- Armin Hary Athlete · b. 1937
- Armin T. Wegner Writer · 1886–1978
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armin mean?
From German Armin, from Latin Arminius.
How popular is the name Armin in 2025?
Armin ranked #2,038 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Armin?
3,317 babies have been named Armin in the United States since 1893, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Armin most popular?
Armin peaked in 2023, when 84 newborns received the name.
Is Armin a boy or girl name?
Armin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Armin rising or falling?
Armin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Armin?
Well-known people named Armin include Armin Mueller-Stahl (actor), Armin Meiwes (extremist), Armin van Buuren (musician).