Arren

Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 301 recorded births. Also given to 21 girls.

Boy's name| Also girl'sRare nameNot ranked recently

Meaning & Origin

plural of ar

Arren is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, an alternate spelling of Aaron, from the Hebrew Aharon, traditionally meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' In the Old Testament, Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel.

The spelling Arren streamlines the classic into something more modern-looking while preserving the name's strong biblical foundation and two-syllable ease.

EtymologyShow more

The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Arren's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Arren softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.

Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Arren's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.

At a Glance

Unranked

Current Rank

301

Total births

Since 1972

1994

Peak year

14 births

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Popularity Over Time

Arren has 39+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1972.

First appeared: 1972Peak: 1994 (14 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Arren
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	5	#12176	▼
2010s	45	#10647	▼
2000s	69	#8887	▼
1990s	96	#5377	▲
1980s	55	#5472	▲
1970s	31	#4994	—

The Story of Arren

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1994, Arren is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Arren are most likely born between 1984 and 2004.

How rare is Arren?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Arren is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1972, peaked in the 1990s with 96 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.

Arren by the numbers

Would fill 6 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(39 years, 1972–2020)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Arren
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2020	5	#12176	0
2018	5	#12308	0
2017	5	#12415	0
2016	5	#12343	-3 (-37.5%)
2015	8	#8806	0
2013	8	#8859	0
2012	8	#8926	+2 (33.3%)
2010	6	#10875	-3 (-33.3%)
2009	9	#8350	+4 (80.0%)
2008	5	#12699	-1 (-16.7%)
2007	6	#11038	-1 (-14.3%)
2006	7	#9658	0
2004	7	#8996	-2 (-22.2%)
2003	9	#7282	-2 (-18.2%)
2002	11	#6117	+3 (37.5%)
2001	8	#7577	+1 (14.3%)
2000	7	#8267	-4 (-36.4%)
1999	11	#5683	-3 (-21.4%)
1998	14	#4666	+4 (40.0%)
1997	10	#5676	+1 (11.1%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Arren as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Arren has also been given to 21 girls in the U.S. since 1979.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1985

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arren a boy's or girl's name?

Arren is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 21 recorded births.

When was Arren most popular?

Arren reached its peak popularity in 1994 with 14 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Arren?

Arren is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 301 babies in the U.S. since 1972. Its peak was in 1994.

Can Arren be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Arren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it is not currently ranked. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1972–2020