Rin
Every Rin since 1983 — 516 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Rin
Rin is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,633 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1983, 516 American babies have been named Rin — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 65 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 Rin stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Rin year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #3,633 | 23 | #4,506 |
| 2024 | 30 | #4,641 | 12 | #7,179 |
| 2023 | 34 | #4,263 | 6 | #11,959 |
| 2022 | 37 | #4,026 | 10 | #8,179 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,583 | 11 | #7,474 |
| 2020 | 29 | #4,630 | 6 | #11,718 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,878 | 11 | #7,532 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4,983 | 5 | #13,682 |
| 2017 | 27 | #5,026 | 13 | #6,597 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,534 | — | — |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,540 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,834 | — | — |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,490 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #10,289 | — | — |
| 2011 | 7 | #14,534 | — | — |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,214 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,245 | — | — |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,053 | — | — |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,451 | — | — |
| 2006 | 5 | #19,424 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,626 | — | — |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,216 | — | — |
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Famous people named Rin
- Rin Sumida Soccer player · b. 1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Rin in 2025?
Rin ranked #3,633 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Rin?
516 babies have been named Rin in the United States since 1983, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Rin most popular?
Rin peaked in 2025, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Rin a boy or girl name?
Rin is used for both: about 81% of babies named Rin have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Rin rising or falling?
Rin is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Rin?
Well-known people named Rin include Rin Sumida (soccer player).