Armin comes from the Germanic / Persian tradition, meaning Soldier; protector.
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How popular is Armin?
2023peak year
Its strongest stretch was the 2020s — when Armin was at its most popular. At its height in 2023, Armin reached #1,875 nationally — 84 babies received it that single year. Today, Armin is a less common but recognizable name in U.S. records (ranked #2,117) with about 68 babies named Armin each year. Armin's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 3,244 babies have been registered as Armin since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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