Razin
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Razin hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a boy's name in the U.S. since 2013, with 10 total recorded births.
Razin is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Razin is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Razin is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic razin (رَزِين) meaning calm, composed, or dignified — a name that carries the quality of quiet authority and inner steadiness. The name is used across Arabic-speaking countries and in Muslim communities, expressing the hope for a son of measured, dignified character.
Razin is a name that makes a quiet but clear statement about temperament — it announces its bearer as someone who doesn't need to raise their voice to be heard. Short, grounded, and carrying a genuinely beautiful meaning, it's a name for families who value dignity and calm as the highest of virtues.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Razin'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. Razin follows that masculine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Razin'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
Razin has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2013.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 10 | — |
The Story of Razin
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Razin is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Razin are most likely born between 2013 and 2015.
How rare is Razin?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Razin is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2013, peaked in the 2010s with 10 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2013–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #13598 |
| 2013 | 5 | #13627 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2013–2015