Total births
927
Unisex name · since 1976
Aarin
927 babies named Aarin in U.S. Social Security records since 1976, with the highest year being 2020. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4124
- among boys today
- 927
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Aarin currently ranks #4124 among unisex names in America, with 927 babies recorded since 1976.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aarin has been recorded 927 times among boys since 1976, currently ranked #4124 nationally and more common than 71% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #4124 among boys today
- 927 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 71% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aarin is currently the #4124 unisex name in America, more common than 71% of boys - 927 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4124
- among boys today
- 927
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 71%
- more common than other boys
Aarin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#4124
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 71% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Aarin was born in this single decade.
2020
Single peak year
71 babies were named Aarin in 2020 - its busiest year on record.
How Aarin compares
927 Top 32% higher than 68% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aarin's all-time total is 153% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aarin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 927 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 71 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aarin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aarin's SSA record in two at 2003 and the more recent half accounts for 76% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 24%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2020 peak of 71, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aarin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2020
Current rank
#4,124
Active since
1976
Aarin popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2020)
- 71
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Aarin popularity over time - girls
307 total births recorded since 1976 (Aarin as girls' name)
Aarin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aarin's strongest decade.
330 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Aarin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 6
1970s
6 births
- 1980s 52
1980s
52 births
- 1990s
1990s
134 births
- 2000s 125
2000s
125 births
- 2010s
2010s
330 births
- 2020s
2020s
280 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 330 births (36% of all-time use).
How Aarin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aarin's total volume
Aarin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aarin by state
Where Aarin concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 130 | 14.0% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 42 | 4.5% |
| #3 | Texas | | 24 | 2.6% |
| #4 | New York | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #5 | Washington | | 11 | 1.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #8 | Virginia | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Aarin's total US births 14.0%
Even split
130 of 927 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aarin? ▼
Aarin has been given to 927 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #4124 as of the latest data. 71 babies were born in 2020, its single highest year.
When was Aarin most popular? ▼
Aarin was most popular in the 2010s decade with 330 total births. The single peak year was 2020.
Where is Aarin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aarin are California (130 births), New Jersey (42 births), Texas (24 births).
Is Aarin a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aarin is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 927 births, and as a girl's name it has 307 births.
How long has the name Aarin been used? ▼
Aarin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1976, spanning 50 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Aarin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aaron, Aarav, Aarush, Aaryan, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aarin's data
- Aarin's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (330 total births) through the 2020s (280) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Aarins (130 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aarin
Nearby Names Like Aarin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aarin
Aaron Boy
#79 614,462 births
Aarav Boy
#676 8,209 births
Aarush Boy
#1618 3,060 births
Aaryan Boy
#2130 2,149 births
Aarron Boy
1,240 births
Compare Aarin side by side: Aarin vs Aaron Aarin vs Aarav Aarin vs Aarush
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aarin: #4124 Unisex Name - 927 Births, Peak 2020." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aarin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aarin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.