Aeon
Primarily a boy's name of Greek origin with 165 recorded births. Also given to 76 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Alternative letter-case form of aeon.
Aeon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, from the Greek aiōn meaning 'age, eternity, vast period of time.' In Greek philosophy, Aeon was the personification of eternity — time without beginning or end. In Gnostic theology, Aeons were divine emanations from the supreme being.
As a given name, Aeon carries extraordinary philosophical depth — a name that literally means eternity itself. It is rare and bold, sitting alongside names like Zephyr, Orion, and Atlas in the category of names drawn from ancient cosmological concepts. With 165 recorded births, Aeon has found parents drawn to both its profound meaning and its futuristic, clean sound.
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Aeon first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1995. First appearing in the 1990s, Aeon emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.
Its Greek classification suggests a path from greek linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aeon has 17+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 56 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 78 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 20 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
The Story of Aeon
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2016, Aeon is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Aeon are most likely born between 2006 and 2024.
How rare is Aeon?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aeon — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 78 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aeon by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #8302 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6525 |
| 2022 | 14 | #6151 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6704 |
| 2020 | 8 | #8756 |
| 2018 | 13 | #6353 |
| 2017 | 11 | #7102 |
| 2016 | 16 | #5554 |
| 2015 | 12 | #6677 |
| 2014 | 9 | #8144 |
| 2013 | 9 | #8132 |
| 2010 | 8 | #8821 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9030 |
| 2007 | 6 | #10951 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10689 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9288 |
| 1995 | 6 | #7810 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Aeon as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Aeon has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 76 births since 1996.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024