Rin

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Rin

Pronounced REEN /ˈrin/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'dignified; severe', 'a bell', or 'a companion'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Dignified; a bell; companion: Rin is Japanese, set by the kanji. Crisp, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'REEN').

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Origin LowJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese — depending on the kanji, variously 'dignified; severe', 'a bell', or 'a companion'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#7148 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 74

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rin comes from Japanese — and its meaning depends on the kanji: variously 'dignified; severe', 'a bell', or 'a companion' (routes layered by design, which we note). A crisp, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; said 'REEN').

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, dignified-and-a-bell at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Rin can mean 'dignified; severe', 'a bell', or 'a companion' in Japanese — the meaning depends on the kanji written — a crisp, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'REEN').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Rin — meaning by kanji; unisex

Variations

RinnLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rin mean?

Rin is Japanese — depending on the kanji, 'dignified', 'a bell', or 'a companion'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Rin?

It's said REEN /ˈrin/ — one syllable.

Is Rin a boy or girl name?

Rin is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Rin?

Rin is a rare name in the U.S.