Armin Boy

Popularity: #865 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AR-min //ˈɑːr.mɪn//

Origin: German; Persian

Meaning: German: army man; Persian: the faithful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Armin has its roots in the Germanic language, deriving from the Old High German name "Hermann," which is composed of the elements "heri," meaning "army," and "man," meaning "man." This name evolved through various forms, including the Latinized version "Hermannus," before being adapted into different languages, including English. The transition into English likely occurred through the influence of the Normans in the 11th century, as they brought many Germanic names into the English-speaking world.

Historically, the name Armin is associated with several notable figures, including Arminius, a chieftain of the Cherusci tribe who famously defeated the Roman legions in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 CE. This victory is often seen as a pivotal moment in the resistance against Roman expansion in Germania.

The name has also been borne by various saints and historical figures throughout the Middle Ages, contributing to its endurance in European culture. Culturally, the name Armin carries connotations of strength and leadership, reflective of its martial roots.

In literature and the arts, it has been used to symbolize bravery and resistance, particularly in contexts that celebrate national identity and heritage. The name has also seen variations and diminutives in different cultures, such as "Arminius" in Latin contexts, which further illustrates its historical significance.

Overall, Armin embodies a rich tapestry of linguistic evolution and cultural resonance, reflecting themes of valor and identity across centuries.

Famous people named Armin

In this section, you will find notable people named Armin. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Armin who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Armin who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Armin van Buuren is a DJ and music producer best known for Shivers, This Is What It Feels Like, and In and Out of Love.

Armin Mueller-Stahl is an actor and musician best known for Shine, The Pianist, and Eastern Promises.

Fictional characters named Armin

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Armin Arlert is a fictional character from the manga and anime series Attack on Titan. He is a strategic thinker and a key member of the Survey Corps who often provides critical insights during battles.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Armin, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AronAldenAlaricAdrianAsherAvery

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Armin. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

HermanArmandAlvinEamonRaminKareemCarmen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Armin was first seen in the United States in 1893.

Armin has ranked as high as #4004 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Wisconsin, Texas, Illinois, and New York.

In the past 5 years the name Armin has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Armin is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Armin was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Armin.

Year Total Births Boy
2025 73 73
2024 79 79
2023 84 84
2022 78 78
2021 69 69
2020 52 52
2019 63 63
2018 61 61
2017 63 63
2016 70 70
2015 63 63
2014 60 60
2013 53 53
2012 49 49
2011 45 45
2010 48 48
2009 42 42
2008 57 57
2007 41 41
2006 43 43
2005 49 49
2004 52 52
2003 59 59
2002 39 39
2001 54 54
2000 42 42
1999 45 45
1998 42 42
1997 45 45
1996 31 31
1995 30 30
1994 20 20
1993 18 18
1992 15 15
1991 11 11
1990 15 15
1989 14 14
1988 20 20
1987 14 14
1986 13 13
1985 15 15
1984 15 15
1983 10 10
1982 12 12
1981 9 9
1980 15 15
1979 22 22
1978 19 19
1977 17 17
1976 21 21
1975 15 15
1974 16 16
1973 15 15
1972 10 10
1971 11 11
1970 18 18
1969 11 11
1968 14 14
1967 11 11
1966 14 14
1965 16 16
1964 15 15
1963 13 13
1962 12 12
1961 12 12
1960 8 8
1959 11 11
1958 16 16
1957 15 15
1956 12 12
1955 8 8
1954 13 13
1953 15 15
1952 14 14
1951 14 14
1950 8 8
1949 15 15
1948 14 14
1947 21 21
1946 15 15
1945 9 9
1944 19 19
1943 15 15
1942 16 16
1941 18 18
1940 10 10
1939 17 17
1938 24 24
1937 21 21
1936 24 24
1935 16 16
1934 28 28
1933 32 32
1932 19 19
1931 18 18
1930 30 30
1929 24 24
1928 39 39
1927 31 31
1926 20 20
1925 34 34
1924 45 45
1923 49 49
1922 30 30
1921 36 36
1920 37 37
1919 29 29
1918 41 41
1917 35 35
1916 42 42
1915 35 35
1914 38 38
1913 21 21
1912 22 22
1911 5 5
1906 5 5
1893 5 5

Top States for Armin (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 16
41%
TX 9
23%
FL 7
18%
NY 7
18%