Armin has dual origins. In Germanic tradition, the name is a variant of Herman or Armand — from the Old Germanic Hariman meaning soldier or army man. In Persian tradition, Armin is a beloved given name from ancient Iranian mythology, possibly meaning protector or always victorious. The Armin spelling has converged from both traditions and has grown in American popularity. Armin reached a new American peak in 2023.
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Root name
The root form of Armin is
Armin / Hermann — meaning Soldier; protector.
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Modern usage
Armin remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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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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