Arvin
A boy's name of Old English origin with 5,316 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Arvin is a boy's baby name of Old English origin, from the Old English Eorforwine, meaning 'friend of the people' or from the Germanic Erwin, meaning 'honorable friend.' It has been used across English-speaking communities and in Persian (where it means 'hero') and other South Asian contexts.
With over 5,300 U.S. births, Arvin has a quiet, understated strength — it sounds like someone dependable and steady, carrying its meaning of friendship and honor without needing to announce itself.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arvin's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Arvin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arvin's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Arvin was #1976 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #2113, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 372 | #2011 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 755 | #1956 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 496 | #2392 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 324 | #2417 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 245 | #2282 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 306 | #1682 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 295 | #1465 | ▼ |
| 1950s | 448 | #1132 | ▼ |
| 1940s | 542 | #912 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 667 | #761 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 542 | #937 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 276 | #1091 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 38 | #1048 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 5 | #1129 | — |
| 1880s | 5 | #938 | — |
The Story of Arvin
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Arvin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Arvin are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Arvin?
Only about 1 in every 51,429 babies born in 2024 was named Arvin — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1887, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 755 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Arvin by the numbers
- Would fill 111 school buses
- Meeting one Arvin per day would take 14.6 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(121 years, 1887–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 70 | #2113 |
| 2023 | 70 | #2100 |
| 2022 | 82 | #1907 |
| 2021 | 73 | #2023 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1913 |
| 2019 | 88 | #1764 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1734 |
| 2017 | 106 | #1541 |
| 2016 | 83 | #1814 |
| 2015 | 78 | #1873 |
| 2014 | 61 | #2207 |
| 2013 | 65 | #2069 |
| 2012 | 72 | #1960 |
| 2011 | 64 | #2079 |
| 2010 | 49 | #2514 |
| 2009 | 55 | #2348 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2589 |
| 2007 | 50 | #2505 |
| 2006 | 68 | #1972 |
| 2005 | 56 | #2164 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1887–2024