Aeron
Primarily a boy's name of Welsh origin with 620 recorded births. Also given to 65 girls.
Meaning & Origin
A river in Ceredigion, Wales, which flows into Cardigan Bay at Aberaeron.
Aeron is a boy's and girl's baby name of Welsh origin, derived from the ancient Brythonic goddess Agrona, associated with battle and slaughter, connected to the River Aeron in Wales. The name has also been linked to the Celtic word for 'battle' or 'carnage.'
In Welsh mythology, Aeron was a deity of the battlefield, and the River Aeron in Ceredigion preserves the ancient name. Aeron has a crisp, modern sound that appeals to parents who want a name with genuine Celtic roots — two syllables, clean consonants, unmistakably ancient.
EtymologyShow more
Aeron is cataloged under the Welsh naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Aeron has been recorded as a boy's name since 1970, with 620 total births. Browse the Welsh names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aeron has 46+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1970.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 25 | #8701 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 173 | #5371 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 170 | #4959 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 163 | #4153 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 48 | #5677 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 41 | #4527 | — |
The Story of Aeron
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1994, Aeron is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Aeron are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.
How rare is Aeron?
With 620 total births on record, Aeron remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 173 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Aeron by the numbers
- Would fill 13 school buses
- Meeting one Aeron per day would take 1.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(46 years, 1970–2023)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 9 | #8274 |
| 2021 | 7 | #9744 |
| 2020 | 9 | #8086 |
| 2019 | 18 | #5160 |
| 2018 | 14 | #6040 |
| 2017 | 15 | #5798 |
| 2016 | 19 | #4948 |
| 2015 | 20 | #4719 |
| 2014 | 18 | #5069 |
| 2013 | 12 | #6612 |
| 2012 | 25 | #4004 |
| 2011 | 20 | #4659 |
| 2010 | 12 | #6704 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5806 |
| 2008 | 20 | #4718 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5438 |
| 2006 | 21 | #4369 |
| 2005 | 14 | #5581 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5816 |
| 2003 | 22 | #3839 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Aeron as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Aeron has also been given to 65 girls in the U.S. since 1974.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2023