Amarin
A feminine name of Thai origin meaning "immortal" or "eternal".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Amarin. It appears on both sides of the gender split, with 50.0% of registrations being female. The average person named Amarin today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amarin births was 2006 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amarin. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Amarin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2006
5 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2011 SSA rank
#12,380
Tracked since 2006
Gender
Gender distribution for Amarin
Amarin is one of the more evenly split names in the SSA data. Of the 10 total registrations, 5 (50.0%) were male and 5 (50.0%) were female.
Amarin as a male name
- Ranked #12,380 in 2011
- 5 male births in 2011
- Peak: 2011 (5 births)
Amarin as a female name
- Ranked #17,342 in 2006
- 5 female births in 2006
- Peak: 2006 (5 births)
Popularity
Amarin: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amarin from the 2000s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amarin by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amarin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Amarin
The name Amarin has its origins in the Sanskrit language and is believed to have been derived from the word "amara," which means "immortal" or "eternal." It is a name that has been used across various cultures and regions, particularly in India and parts of Southeast Asia.
In Hindu mythology, Amara is the name of a celestial being, often referred to as an immortal or a demigod. This association with immortality and divinity has contributed to the name's significance and appeal throughout history.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Amarin can be found in ancient Indian texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas, which date back several centuries. It is mentioned in these sacred scriptures as a name bestowed upon individuals who were believed to possess exceptional qualities or were associated with divine powers.
During the medieval period, the name Amarin gained popularity among royal families and noble households in India. It was often given to princes and those of high social status, reflecting the desire for their progeny to possess the qualities of immortality and enduring legacy.
Notable historical figures who bore the name Amarin include:
1. Amarin, a 7th-century Indian scholar and poet, renowned for his contributions to Sanskrit literature.
2. Amarin Chandra, a 12th-century Bengali monarch who ruled over a region in present-day Bangladesh.
3. Amarin Singh, a 16th-century Rajput warrior and military leader from Rajasthan, India, known for his bravery and valor in battles against the Mughal Empire.
4. Amarin Devi, a 17th-century Maratha queen and consort of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, celebrated for her intellect and political acumen.
5. Amarin Rai, a 19th-century Indian painter and artist from the Kangra school of art, renowned for his intricate and vibrant depictions of Hindu deities and mythological scenes.
These historical figures, spanning different eras and regions, exemplify the diverse backgrounds and contexts in which the name Amarin was embraced, reflecting its enduring appeal and significance across various cultures and time periods.
People
Amarin + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amarin as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amarin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amarin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amarin going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Amarin a common name?
We classify Amarin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amarin most popular?
The single biggest year for Amarin was 2006, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amarin is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amarin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amarin a female name?
Yes, 50.0% of people registered as Amarin in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amarin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amarin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amarin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are named Amarin?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.