The nameAmin

Amin is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning "trustworthy". It is a form of Amine.

Meaning

Amin comes from the Arabic amin, "faithful, trustworthy".

Origin

Arabic. Al-Amin was a nickname of the Prophet Muhammad.

History

Amin appeared in France in the early 1970s and peaked in the early 2000s.

Popularity of the name Amin

Amin in France

824thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2002peak year (160 births)
3,780babies named Amin in France since 1900
080160 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Amin was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,255 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Amin. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2002. Half of all babies named Amin in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 50 births a year on average, against 60 in the five years before.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amin mean?

Amin comes from the Arabic amin, "faithful, trustworthy".

What is the origin of the name Amin?

Arabic. Al-Amin was a nickname of the Prophet Muhammad.

Is Amin a girl's or a boy's name?

Amin is a boy's name.