Aroon
A boy's name of Irish origin with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aroon is a two-syllable boy's name with a solid, balanced sound — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. With only 16 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Aroon is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aroon is a masculine name drawn from Irish Gaelic, where a rún means "my darling," "my love," or "my secret" — one of the most tender terms of endearment in the Irish language. The phrase appears throughout traditional Irish poetry and song, and its use as a name is a natural extension of that affectionate tradition.
For Irish-American families, Aroon is a name saturated with emotional warmth and cultural meaning. It's the kind of name a grandparent might have whispered to a child in another century — and there's something deeply moving about choosing to give that whisper a permanent form.
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Aroon is cataloged under the Irish naming tradition. Celtic names carry the echoes of ancient insular traditions, often drawing from nature, warfare, and mythology.
In the U.S., Aroon has been recorded as a boy's name since 1991, with 16 total births. Browse the Irish names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aroon has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1991.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | #10891 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 10 | #9013 | — |
The Story of Aroon
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Aroon is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Aroon are most likely born between 2007 and 2017.
How rare is Aroon?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aroon is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1991, peaked in the 1990s with 10 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1991–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | #10891 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9724 |
| 1991 | 5 | #8302 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1991–2017