Auron
A boy's name of Latin origin with 676 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Auron is a two-syllable boy's name with a solid, balanced sound — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. With 676 recorded U.S. births since 2002, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.
In the most recent SSA release, Auron ranks #4190 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Auron is a boy's baby name, most directly associated with the beloved character Auron in the video game Final Fantasy X — a stoic, legendary guardian whose wisdom and sacrifice define the game's story. The name itself may derive from Latin aurum (gold) or as a variation of Aaron from Hebrew meaning 'exalted.'
For Final Fantasy fans and parents who love names with the feel of ancient legend, Auron carries the weight of a warrior's sacrifice and the golden quality of its possible Latin root. A name with both gaming mythology and classical elegance.
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Auron is cataloged under the Latin naming tradition. Latin-origin names have been a backbone of Western naming for centuries, carried forward through the Roman Empire, the Catholic Church, and the Romance languages.
In the U.S., Auron has been recorded as a boy's name since 2002, with 676 total births. Browse the Latin names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Auron was #3375 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #4190, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 146 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 349 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 181 | — |
The Story of Auron
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2015, Auron is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Auron are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.
How rare is Auron?
Only about 1 in every 144,000 babies born in 2024 was named Auron — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 349 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Auron by the numbers
- Would fill 14 school buses
- Meeting one Auron per day would take 1.9 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 2002–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25 | #4190 |
| 2023 | 26 | #4118 |
| 2022 | 20 | #4862 |
| 2021 | 42 | #2920 |
| 2020 | 33 | #3350 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3057 |
| 2018 | 33 | #3378 |
| 2017 | 41 | #2894 |
| 2016 | 47 | #2627 |
| 2015 | 47 | #2605 |
| 2014 | 27 | #3794 |
| 2013 | 35 | #3132 |
| 2012 | 30 | #3536 |
| 2011 | 29 | #3611 |
| 2010 | 21 | #4531 |
| 2009 | 30 | #3558 |
| 2008 | 22 | #4405 |
| 2007 | 19 | #4822 |
| 2006 | 26 | #3795 |
| 2005 | 25 | #3721 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2024