Rin

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Rin

Pronounced RIN /ˈrɪn/High

Meaning: From Japanese rin, 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (meaning depends on kanji)Medium

In 30 seconds: Crisp and dignified: Rin is Japanese for 'dignified, severe' (or 'companion'). Minimal, cool, and graceful (anime favorites too).

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom Japanese rin, 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (meaning depends on kanji)

U.S. rank (2024)#4621 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 377

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 rin, 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (the meaning depends on the kanji, which we note). A minimal, cool, graceful name across Japan (popular through anime), here for girls.

In the U.S. it appears in Japanese families. Rare, dignified at the root, and minimal.

Did you know? Rin means 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' in Japanese, depending on the kanji — a crisp, minimal name made familiar worldwide by anime; used for both sexes.

Overall data confidence 78%

Japanese references — Rin — kanji-dependent

Variations

RinnLin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rin mean?

Rin is Japanese for 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (the meaning depends on the kanji).

How do you pronounce Rin?

It's said RIN /ˈrɪn/ — a single syllable.

Is Rin a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Rin?

Rin is a rare name in the U.S.