Holding steady.
Popularity of Almin since 1996
Babies named Almin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 52 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Almin first appeared in US birth records in 1996 and has maintained a stable, low-level presence ever since. Its peak year was 2010, but even then the name was given to fewer than five children per million, so it remains extremely rare. The name's trajectory shows no dramatic rise or fall, consistent with a niche choice likely influenced by Balkan heritage or as a variant of Albin or Almir. Because so few babies receive this name annually, it does not rank on any national list, and no state data is available. Almin offers a distinctive option for parents seeking a short, hardsounding name with multicultural roots.
Almin is a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the Germanic name Albin, meaning 'noble' or 'elf friend', or it could be a variant of the Bosnian and Albanian name Almir, which itself has debated roots (possibly from Arabic 'al-amir' meaning 'the prince'). In modern usage, Almin has appeared in the United States since 1996, likely as a variant of more common names like Albin or Almir.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al, Almi
Sibling names for Almin
Names that share Almin's style, for a brother or sister.
