Declining since 2018, #2,125 for boys today.
Popularity of Arvin since 1887
Babies named Arvin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2017, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arvin's real moment was 1937.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 38 |
| 1910s | 276 |
| 1920s | 542 |
| 1930s | 667 |
| 1940s | 542 |
| 1950s | 448 |
| 1960s | 295 |
| 1970s | 306 |
| 1980s | 245 |
| 1990s | 324 |
| 2000s | 496 |
| 2010s | 755 |
| 2020s | 441 |
Meaning & origin
Arvin is a name of Persian origin that has seen modest but enduring use in the United States since the late 19th century. First recorded in 1887, it reached its peak popularity in 1937, when it ranked 2125th. In 2025, it ranked 2125th once again, with about 1 in 25,119 newborn boys receiving the name. Its trajectory has been falling since 2018, yet it maintains a steady presence. The top states for Arvin are New York, California, and Texas, reflecting its use among families with Persian heritage. While never a common name, Arvin has a distinctive sound and a meaningful etymology that continues to appeal to parents seeking a name with cultural depth.
Arvin is likely a modern Persian name, possibly derived from the Avestan word "arva" meaning swift or courageous. It gained some use in the United States in the early 20th century, possibly as a variant of Arvin or as a standalone name. The name has also been used in Turkey and other regions with Persian influence.
Where Arvin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Arvin” around the world
Where Arvin lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arv
Sibling names for Arvin
Names that share Arvin's style, for a brother or sister.
