Arvin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Arvin has its origin in Old English, signifying 'friend of the army'. It has evolved through historical forms like Eardwine and Erwin. The name carries traits of nobility and camaraderie, with no biblical relevance. Arvin gained popularity in the 20th century, becoming a distinctive choice for parents seeking a modern name.
The name Arvin is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Arvin has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Arvin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1017th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 812th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1138th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1624th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2385th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2337th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1933rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Arvin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Arvin"
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːrvɪn/
Origin
Old English
Etymology
The name Arvin is derived from the Old English elements 'eard' meaning 'home' and 'wine' meaning 'friend'. It can also be associated with the Germanic roots, where it reflects a sense of noble friendship.
Meaning
Friend of the army
Language Evolution
Eardwine (Old English), Erwin (Old High German), Arvin (Modern English)
Historical Usage
Arvin gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in the United States, as a given name reflecting a modern twist on traditional names.
Variants & Derivatives
Ervin, Arven, Arv, Arvy
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Arvin is seen as a unique yet approachable name, often associated with creativity and friendliness.
Famous People
Arvin Sloane - a character from the TV series 'Alias', Arvin Chen - a Taiwanese filmmaker
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Arvin"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Arvin"
"Arvin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1017th of 7545 | 732 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 812th of 6773 | 1,096 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 1138th of 7552 | 835 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1624th of 10718 | 472 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2385th of 16616 | 430 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2337th of 24088 | 793 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1933rd of 23106 | 942 |
Regional Popularity of "Arvin" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.68% 661st/1416 |
- |
40.15% 950th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
37.77% 584th/1546 |
- |
46.62% 1097th/2353 |
52.29% 809th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
50.34% 1121st/2227 |
67.94% 1651st/2430 |
53.14% 1516th/2853 |
57.80% 1604th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
58.86% 2050th/3483 |
57.82% 2034th/3518 |
46.79% 1892nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
55.66% 2491st/4475 |
- |
22.48% 1420th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
34.51% 1782nd/5164 |
50.21% 3672nd/7313 |
18.45% 1377th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
56.95% 2269th/3984 |
37.55% 1685th/4487 |
35.55% 2425th/6822 |
18.34% 1151st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Arvin" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Arvin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Arvin" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.