The nameArmin
Armin is a German name that recalls an ancient victory over Rome.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Armin is the German form of Arminius, a Latinised Germanic name of uncertain meaning.
Origin
Germanic.
History
Arminius led the Germanic tribes that destroyed three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest in AD 9. In the United States Armin reached 884th place in 1914.
Famous people named Armin
- Armin van Buuren, DJ
Popularity of the name Armin
Armin in the United States
Armin was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 575 births over the decade, 18% of all recorded babies named Armin. Its rise began around 1912, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Armin in the United States were born before 1994. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 72 births a year.
Armin in Austria
Armin was most popular in Austria in the 1990s, with 912 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Armin. Half of all babies named Armin in Austria were born before 2000. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 48 births a year on average, against 69 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Armin
Names from the same generation as Armin, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armin mean?
Armin is the German form of Arminius, a Latinised Germanic name of uncertain meaning.
What is the origin of the name Armin?
Germanic.
Is Armin a girl's or a boy's name?
Armin is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Armin?
In 2024, Armin was the 1980th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 79 births.
What are good sibling names for Armin?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Emeline, Bernadette, Ema and Ida for a sister, Henri, Konrad, Lenny and Ferdinand for a brother.
Who are famous people named Armin?
Armin van Buuren, DJ.