Total births
365
Boys' name · since 1971
Akin
Since 1971, U.S. Social Security records show 365 babies named Akin, peaking in 1998. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #7900
- among boys today
- 365
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
365 babies have been named Akin since 1971, making it today's #7900 boys' name.
Social Security Administration records show Akin recorded 365 times among boys since 1971, holding rank #7900 nationally today, ahead of 45% of boys, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #7900 among boys today
- 365 born since 1971
- 1990s peak decade
- 45% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Akin is currently the #7900 boys' name in America, more common than 45% of boys - 365 born since 1971, peaking in the 1990s.
- #7900
- among boys today
- 365
- born since 1971
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 45%
- more common than other boys
Akin vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#7900
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 45% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Akin was born in this single decade.
1998
Single peak year
14 babies were named Akin in 1998 - its busiest year on record.
How Akin compares
365 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
Akin's all-time total is 1% below the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Akin | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 365 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 14 | 23 | 22,252 |
Akin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Akin splits its recorded history at 2001: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1971 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1998 peak of 14 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Akin at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1998
Current rank
#7,900
Active since
1971
Akin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (1998)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Akin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Akin's strongest decade.
87 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Akin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
58 births
- 1980s 34
1980s
34 births
- 1990s
1990s
87 births
- 2000s
2000s
63 births
- 2010s
2010s
60 births
- 2020s
2020s
63 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 87 births (24% of all-time use).
Akin by state
Where Akin concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 16 | 4.4% |
New York share of Akin's total US births 4.4%
16 of 365 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Akin? ▼
365 babies have been named Akin since 1971. It currently ranks #7900 among boys. The peak year was 1998 with 14 births.
When was Akin most popular? ▼
Akin was most popular in the 1990s decade with 87 total births. The single peak year was 1998.
Where is Akin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Akin are New York (16 births).
How long has the name Akin been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Akin since 1971 -- 55 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Akin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Akiva, Akil, Akira, Akim, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Akin's data
- Akin's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (87 total births) through the 2020s (63) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Akins (16 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Akin
Nearby Names Like Akin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Akin
Akiva Boy
#1498 2,794 births
Akil Boy
#3241 2,147 births
Akira Boy
#2508 2,020 births
Akim Boy
#5290 813 births
Akio Boy
#4093 587 births
Compare Akin side by side: Akin vs Akiva Akin vs Akil Akin vs Akira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1971–2025 (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. "Akin: #7900 Boys' Name - 365 Births, Peak 1998." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/akin. 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 Akin 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 July 2026.