Aerion
Primarily a boy's name of Greek origin with 127 recorded births. Also given to 24 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Aerion reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 1990s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The solid, balanced quality of its ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Aerion ranks #12352 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aerion is a boy's and girl's baby name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek root aer meaning 'air' or 'sky,' evoking lightness, elevation, and the freedom of the open atmosphere.
Aerion combines ancient Greek elemental imagery with a modern, science-fiction-influenced sound. Aerion Brightflame is a character in George R.R. Martin's Targaryen history, giving it both classical and fantasy literary resonance. It's a name for parents who love something that sounds genuinely other-worldly while remaining rooted in classical etymology.
EtymologyShow more
Aerion appeared in SSA records in 1995, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Greek roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 127 recorded births, Aerion has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aerion was #11391 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #12352, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | #12352 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 73 | #8398 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 37 | #9987 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 12 | #8329 | — |
The Story of Aerion
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2013, Aerion is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Aerion are most likely born between 2003 and 2023.
How rare is Aerion?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aerion — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2010s with 73 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aerion by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(17 years, 1995–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #12352 |
| 2018 | 7 | #9700 |
| 2016 | 8 | #8843 |
| 2015 | 10 | #7502 |
| 2014 | 7 | #9660 |
| 2013 | 14 | #5933 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8167 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6581 |
| 2010 | 6 | #10794 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8939 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10691 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10175 |
| 2004 | 5 | #11391 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9598 |
| 2000 | 6 | #9125 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9657 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7001 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Aerion as a Girl's Name
Though more common for boys, Aerion has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 24 births since 1996.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2024