Rin

Rin is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning “Erind and to flow.” In 2024 it was given to 30 girls in the United States.

Rin at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“Erind and to flow”

About the name Rin

Rin belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “Erind and to flow” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Rin first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4023 in 2022, and in 2024 30 babies received the name — 377 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Rin in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#4023 in 2022
Peak year
2022
Babies named Rin in 2024
30
Total since 1880
377

Rin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2020
Best rank
#4201 in 2025
Babies named Rin in 2025
5
Total since 1996
9

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Rin mean?

Rin means “Erind and to flow” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Rin a boy or girl name?

Rin is a girl name. In 2024, 30 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Rin?

Rin comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Rin?

Rin first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #4023 in 2022, and 30 babies were given the name in 2024.

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