Akin is an ancient and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'established' or 'firm'. It is often associated with the Hebrew Bible, where it appears as one of the sons of Carmi in the lineage of Aaron. The name Akin has been used sparsely throughout history but has gained some popularity in recent years due to its unique sound and strong, established connotation.
The name Akin experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks in the late 90s and early 2000s, and more recently in 2021 and 2023. There were no reported births with this name between 1976 and 1985, suggesting it may not have been commonly used during that period. The most popular years for the name Akin appear to be 1994, 1995, and 2021, each with 12 or more births recorded.