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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Arkin — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Arkham|Arkyn
ScottishBoy↑↑ Surging

Arkin

AHR-kin · 2 syllables

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#8343
↑↑ Surging
#8343
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 9
Peak rank
#5052 in 2020
5yr change
+2577 ranks
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #8343 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Arkin

Popularity score: 9  ·  SSA Rank: #8343

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2577 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
18 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishNorseStrong2-syllableVintageBoyRareClassicGrounded
Character
eternal ruler energy
STRONG
High confidence

Arkin is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8343 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2577 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#8343 · very rare
Arkin at a Glance
Meaning:From Old Norse 'arkinn' meaning 'eternal king' or 'ruler', adapted in Scottish tradition. Associated with strength and noble bearing.
Language root:Old Norse · Scottish Gaelic
Peak rank:#5052 in 2020
5yr change:+2577 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Arkin · Overview
Summary

Arkin is a Scottish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #8343 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Arkin scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2577 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Strong · Vintage character
Arkin carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Arkin is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
arkin.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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