Amin Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Amin is an Arabic name meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. It has evolved through various forms in Arabic and Persian. The name is associated with positive traits of reliability and integrity. It does not have significant biblical relevance, but it has been widely used in Islamic cultures since the 7th century.
The name Amin is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Amin has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling 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, 'Amin' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1818th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1690th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1778th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1794th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Amin' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Amin"
Pronunciation
/əˈmiːn/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Amin is derived from the Arabic word 'amin' which means 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. It is frequently used in Muslim cultures.
Meaning
trustworthy, faithful
Language Evolution
Amin (Arabic), Amin (Persian), Ameen (varied spelling)
Historical Usage
The name Amin has been popular in Islamic cultures since the advent of Islam in the 7th century and remains in use today.
Variants & Derivatives
Ameen, Amine, Aminah
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Amin is perceived as a strong and positive name, often associated with reliability and integrity within various communities.
Famous People
Amin Maalouf (Lebanese-French author), Amin al-Husseini (Palestinian Arab nationalist), Aminah Robinson (American author and artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Amin"
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 "Amin"
"Amin" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 1818th of 10718 | 396 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1690th of 16616 | 718 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1778th of 24088 | 1,168 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1794th of 23106 | 1,051 |
Regional Popularity of "Amin" by Generation for Male 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) |
48.25% 1417th/2937 |
26.59% 926th/3483 |
64.38% 2265th/3518 |
39.22% 1586th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
55.28% 2037th/3685 |
20.72% 927th/4475 |
48.23% 2505th/5194 |
27.32% 1726th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
45.77% 2097th/4582 |
21.15% 1092nd/5164 |
29.24% 2138th/7313 |
22.85% 1705th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.73% 1543rd/3984 |
26.63% 1195th/4487 |
32.29% 2203rd/6822 |
26.32% 1652nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Amin" 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 "Amin"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Amin" 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.