Aron
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 20,854 recorded births. Also given to 355 girls.
Meaning & Origin
The ark, the cabinet in which the Torah is kept.
Aron is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Aaron, meaning "high mountain" or possibly "exalted." In the Hebrew Bible, Aaron was the brother of Moses and first high priest of Israel.
The simplified spelling gives Aron a sleek, modern feel while preserving the name's ancient roots. It has been consistently popular across European countries, particularly in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe.
EtymologyShow more
Though Aron dates back to 1880 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Hebrew classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Aron’s 20,854 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by tens of thousands of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aron was #640 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #776, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 1,747 | #735 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 3,323 | #720 | — |
| 2000s | 3,508 | #626 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 3,036 | #591 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 2,674 | #540 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 2,456 | #518 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 837 | #827 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 603 | #989 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 426 | #1051 | ▼ |
| 1930s | 545 | #851 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 782 | #741 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 528 | #712 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 179 | #567 | ▲ |
| 1890s | 110 | #650 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 100 | #623 | — |
The Story of Aron
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2008, Aron is a name that defines a generation. Boys named Aron are most likely born between 1998 and 2018.
How rare is Aron?
Only about 1 in every 11,180 babies born in 2024 was named Aron — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1880, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2000s with 3,508 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Aron by the numbers
- More Arons than the population of a small U.S. town
- Would fill 434 school buses
- Meeting one Aron per day would take 57.1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(145 years, 1880–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 322 | #776 |
| 2023 | 355 | #740 |
| 2022 | 371 | #709 |
| 2021 | 356 | #725 |
| 2020 | 343 | #723 |
| 2019 | 317 | #752 |
| 2018 | 276 | #814 |
| 2017 | 307 | #763 |
| 2016 | 321 | #756 |
| 2015 | 334 | #731 |
| 2014 | 322 | #739 |
| 2013 | 331 | #710 |
| 2012 | 346 | #683 |
| 2011 | 370 | #632 |
| 2010 | 399 | #618 |
| 2009 | 383 | #647 |
| 2008 | 427 | #591 |
| 2007 | 403 | #615 |
| 2006 | 378 | #625 |
| 2005 | 357 | #621 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Aron as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Aron has also been given to 355 girls in the U.S. since 1970.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1880–2024