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Armin
BoyGerman· “from Herman: army man”
- Meaning
- from Herman: army man
- Origin
- German
- Pronunciation
- AR-mihn
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,038
- US babies 2025
- 73
- Best rank
- #884 (1914)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Armin
Armin is a German name that is usually said to mean “from Herman: army man”.
Armin is the German form of Arminius, the Latin name of the Cheruscan chieftain who destroyed three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest and halted Rome's advance beyond the Rhine. From the Reformation onward German writers equated Arminius with Hermann, meaning army man, and Armin came into use as a modern given name. The name is also used in Iran, where it has an independent Persian history. It is pronounced AR-mihn in English and AHR-meen in German. The Dutch DJ Armin van Buuren is a well-known modern bearer.
Popularity over time
Armin first appears in US Social Security records in 1893. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 4 different years, starting in 1912. Its best national rank was #884 in 1914, and the most babies received it in 2023, when 84 were named Armin. In 2025, 73 babies were named Armin, and it ranked #2,038 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,180 in 1920, #2,783 in 1950, #2,974 in 1980, #2,300 in 2000, #2,557 in 2010, and #2,038 in 2025. Of the 3,317 US boys named Armin since records began, 17% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 478 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Kaito, Jibreel, Klaus, Aren, and Ezriel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Armin ranked highest in California, Illinois, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #1249 | 15 |
| Illinois | #1298 | 5 |
| New York | #1782 | 5 |
| Texas | #1919 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Armin is usually pronounced AR-mihn, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-in”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Arman, Armon, and Armen.
Middle names for Armin
A few middle names that flow with Armin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Armin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Armin mean?
Armin is a German name that is usually said to mean “from Herman: army man”.
What is the origin of the name Armin?
Armin has German roots. Armin is the German form of Arminius, the Latin name of the Cheruscan chieftain who destroyed three Roman legions in the Teutoburg Forest and halted Rome's advance beyond the Rhine.
Is Armin a popular name?
Not especially. Armin ranked #2,038 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Armin a boy or girl name?
Armin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Armin?
Armin is usually pronounced AR-mihn. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings