Din

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 84 recorded U.S. births.

Boy's nameRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

A surname from Khmer.

Din is a boy's baby name of Arabic and Hebrew origin. In Arabic, din means 'religion, faith' — one of the most fundamental concepts in Islam. In Hebrew, din means 'judgment.'

Din is faith and judgment in three letters — the most essential concepts of Abrahamic religion.

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Din is built from 3 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Arabic naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Din creates its characteristic sharp, distinct quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

Total births

Since 1972

2003

Peak year

10 births

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Popularity Over Time

Din has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 2003 (10 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Din
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	21	#10287	▲
2010s	12	#11054	▼
2000s	41	#9963	▲
1970s	10	#5494	—

The Story of Din

A Gen Z name

Peaking in 2003, Din is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Din are most likely born between 1993 and 2013.

How rare is Din?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Din is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2000s with 41 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Din by the numbers

Would fill 2 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(13 years, 1972–2023)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Din
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2023	9	#8415	+4 (80.0%)
2021	5	#12618	-2 (-28.6%)
2020	7	#9828	+1 (16.7%)
2015	6	#11028	0
2014	6	#11079	+1 (20.0%)
2008	5	#13031	0
2006	5	#12526	-4 (-44.4%)
2004	9	#7696	-1 (-10.0%)
2003	10	#6853	+5 (100.0%)
2002	5	#11133	-2 (-28.6%)
2001	7	#8540	+2 (40.0%)
1976	5	#5824	0
1972	5	#5164	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Din a boy's or girl's name?

Din is primarily a boy's name.

When was Din most popular?

Din reached its peak popularity in 2003 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Din?

Din is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 84 babies in the U.S. since 1972. Its peak was in 2003.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2023

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