Alin is a name of Romanian origin and means "light". It comes from the Romanian word for light, which is "alini". The name has been used in Romania for centuries and was popularized by famous people such as Alin Petrache, a Romanian film director, and Alin Stoica, a Romanian footballer. Despite its masculine appearance, Alin can also be given to girls, making it an androgynous name that transcends gender norms. The name has gained international recognition in recent years due to the popularity of Romanian culture and language around the world. It is considered a unique and original name option for parents looking for something different for their child.
The name Alin experienced varying popularity over the years, with peaks occurring in the late '90s and early 2000s, and a resurgence in recent years. The most popular years for the name were 2005 and 2016, both seeing 9 births each. Despite fluctuations, Alin's overall popularity has remained steady with a total of 144 births over the recorded period.