An uncommon Old Norse pick — distinctive and rare.
Aren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Old Norse origin, a Scandinavian form of Aaron or Eagle, from the Old Norse Ari meaning 'eagle' — or possibly a short form of names beginning with the element arn- (eagle). It is used in Norway, Iceland, and among Scandinavian diaspora communities.
About 2,176 U.S. births are recorded. Aren has a clean, four-letter directness — minimal but strong, with the same noble bird symbolism as Ari and Arnold in a streamlined, Nordic form.
Aren has 55+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1925.
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 341 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 549 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 511 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 441 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 215 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 114 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 5 | — |
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 84 | #1889 |
| 2023 | 64 | #2220 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2115 |
| 2021 | 60 | #2299 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2191 |
| 2019 | 62 | #2232 |
| 2018 | 77 | #1921 |
| 2017 | 50 | #2533 |
| 2016 | 65 | #2136 |
| 2015 | 44 | #2723 |
| 2014 | 54 | #2371 |
| 2013 | 54 | #2338 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2814 |
| 2011 | 51 | #2439 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2470 |
| 2009 | 52 | #2454 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2588 |
| 2007 | 55 | #2338 |
| 2006 | 61 | #2127 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2208 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Though more common for boys, Aren has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 348 births since 1946.
Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1925–2024) · Methodology