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Arin

Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arin: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2002.

Arin most often derives from the Hebrew name Aaron, meaning "mountain" or "high mountain," and has been adopted across many cultures as a streamlined variant. In Kurdish and Persian traditions, it can also mean "brave" or "fire," giving the name a dual appeal. Notable bearers include American internet personality Arin Hanson, known for the web series *Game Grumps*, and poet Arin Paul. While no major places share the exact name, the Scottish island of Arran echoes a similar sound—both ultimately rooted in a Gaelic

Boy 5 of 52 years

Peak year
20024 babies
Latest (2015)
#5884 babies
Total births
17since 2002
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2002 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).