Arvin
Every Arvin since 1887 — 5,385 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arvin
Arvin is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,127 in 2025 with 68 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1887, 5,385 American babies have been named Arvin. Its peak came in 2017, when 106 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Arvin stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arvin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | #2,127 |
| 2024 | 71 | #2,099 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2,100 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1,909 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2,028 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,913 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1,764 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1,734 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1,542 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1,814 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1,873 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2,207 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,071 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1,960 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2,079 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2,514 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2,348 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,589 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2,505 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1,972 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2,164 |
| 2004 | 61 | #1,976 |
| 2003 | 60 | #1,937 |
| 2002 | 33 | #2,818 |
| 2001 | 33 | #2,807 |
| 2000 | 32 | #2,805 |
| 1995 | 32 | #2,401 |
| 1990 | 24 | #2,703 |
| 1985 | 23 | #2,300 |
| 1980 | 27 | #2,005 |
| 1975 | 35 | #1,507 |
| 1970 | 35 | #1,420 |
| 1965 | 27 | #1,486 |
| 1960 | 27 | #1,555 |
| 1955 | 36 | #1,257 |
| 1950 | 47 | #1,023 |
| 1945 | 45 | #960 |
| 1940 | 59 | #811 |
| 1935 | 78 | #680 |
| 1930 | 60 | #842 |
| 1925 | 42 | #1,076 |
| 1920 | 57 | #914 |
| 1915 | 33 | #1,126 |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,203 |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | 6 | #1,173 |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arvin in 2025?
Arvin ranked #2,127 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 68 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Arvin?
5,385 babies have been named Arvin in the United States since 1887, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arvin most popular?
Arvin peaked in 2017, when 106 newborns received the name.
Is Arvin a boy or girl name?
Arvin is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Arvin rising or falling?
Arvin has been roughly stable over the past decade.