Amine
Derived from Arabic, meaning faithful or trustworthy.
Name Census estimates that about 472 living Americans carry the first name Amine. It is a predominantly male name (95.2% of registrations). The average person named Amine today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Amine births was 2003 (22 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Amine. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Amine with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
472
~ 1 in 726,174 Americans
Peak year
2003
22 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,835
Tracked since 1981
Census
Amine in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,265 people with the first name Amine, which placed it at #10,509 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#10,509
National first-name rank
People counted
1.3K
1,265 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.4
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
81.6% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Amine
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amine is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Amine described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Amine at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.6% · 1,032
- Black or African American8.4% · 106
- Two or more races5.5% · 70
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 37
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.5% · 19
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Gender
Gender distribution for Amine
Amine leans heavily male at 95.2% of total registrations, but 23 girls have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Amine as a male name
- Ranked #6,835 in 2024
- 12 male births in 2024
- Peak: 2003 (22 births)
Amine as a female name
- Ranked #15,329 in 2023
- 5 female births in 2023
- Peak: 2017 (7 births)
2020 Census snapshot
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amine leans strongly male. 1,124 people counted with this name were male (89.1%), compared with 137 female bearers (10.9%).
Popularity
Amine: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Amine from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 176 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Amine remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Amine by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Amine during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Amines live
Origin
Meaning and history of Amine
The name Amine originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the word "amin", which means "trustworthy" or "faithful". The name gained popularity in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly among Muslim communities, where it was often used as a name for boys.
In Islamic tradition, the name Amine is associated with the concept of trustworthiness and integrity. It is believed to have been mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, as a quality that Muslims should strive for in their personal and professional lives.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Amine can be found in historical records from the 7th century CE, during the time of the Islamic golden age. It was a popular name among scholars, poets, and intellectuals of that era.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Amine. One such individual was Amine al-Rihani (1876-1940), a renowned Lebanese writer, philosopher, and political activist who played a pivotal role in the Arab literary renaissance of the early 20th century.
Another famous Amine was Amine Gemayel (1942-2017), a former Lebanese president who served from 1982 to 1988. He played a significant role in the country's politics during the Lebanese Civil War and worked towards reconciliation and peace.
In the field of science, Amine J. Hakim (1923-2008) was a renowned neurosurgeon and researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding of the human brain and its functions. He was born in Lebanon and later immigrated to the United States, where he had a distinguished career.
Amine Maalouf (born 1949) is a renowned French-Lebanese novelist, journalist, and author who has written several acclaimed works exploring themes of identity, cultural exchange, and the complexities of the modern world. He has been recognized with numerous literary awards and honors.
Amine Khoudri (born 1983) is a French professional soccer player who has represented the Algerian national team. He has played for several clubs in France and abroad, showcasing his skills and talent on the field.
While the name Amine has its origins in the Arab world, it has transcended geographical boundaries and gained popularity in various cultures and societies around the globe. Its meaning of trustworthiness and faithfulness has resonated with people from diverse backgrounds, making it a respected and cherished name across generations.
People
Amine + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Amine as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Amine: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Amine?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 472 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Amine going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 726,174 US residents.
Is Amine a common name?
We classify Amine as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 478 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Amine most popular?
The single biggest year for Amine was 2003, when 22 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Amine is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Amine in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,265 people with the name Amine, or 0.42 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #10,509 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Amine in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Amine?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Amine leans strongly male. 1,124 people counted with this name were male (89.1%), compared with 137 female bearers (10.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Amine?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Amine is White at 81.6%. The next largest groups are Black (8.4%) and Two or More Races (5.5%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Amine most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Amine in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.6% (1,032 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Amine in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Amine a male name?
Yes, 95.2% of people registered as Amine in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Amine still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Amine in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Amine can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Amine?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.