Armin
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Germanic / Persian ◈ 2 syllables
"Soldier; protector"

From Germanic / Persian

Armin has dual origins. Read more about the origin of this name below ↓

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Armin at a glance
MeaningSoldier; protector
OriginGermanic / Persian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 1
US Rank (today)#2117
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Origin & history of Armin
1
Germanic / Persian roots
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.
2
Root name
The root form of Armin is Armin / Hermann — meaning Soldier; protector.
3
Modern usage
Armin remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Armin?
2023 peak 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 registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
84 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,875)
68 Avg. per year
(last decade)
680 Total registrations
last 10 years
3,244 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #2,117) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Armin
1
Life path number
The Leader
Leadership, independence and pioneering spirit.
🌟Natural leader
Independent
🔥Ambitious
💎Original thinker
A1
R9
M4
I9
N5
Sum: 28 → Life path 1
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Personality of Armin
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Independent & bold
These individuals chart their own course. They lead, they don't follow.
Ambitious drive
Quiet determination sits behind everything they do.
💡
Original ideas
Their minds work differently — seeing angles others walk past.
🔑
Natural authority
Without trying, they earn respect.
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