Ayron

Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 326 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.

Boy's nameAlso girl's#11055 in 2024Declining

Meaning & Origin

grey heron (Ardea cinerea)

Ayron is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic spelling variant of Aaron meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' Aaron was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel in the Hebrew Bible — giving this name ancient religious gravity alongside its modern spelling.

The Y-spelling distinguishes Ayron from the traditional Aaron while preserving the same strong, two-syllable sound that has kept Aaron in the U.S. top 100 for decades.

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Ayron is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.

The interplay of consonants and vowels in Ayron creates its characteristic solid, balanced quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.

At a Glance

326

Total births

Since 1976

1991

Peak

16 births

1976

First recorded

49 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Ayron has 38+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1976.

First appeared: 1976Peak: 1991 (16 births)Current: #11055

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Ayron
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	35	#10011	▼
2010s	77	#8256	—
2000s	84	#7698	—
1990s	85	#6725	▲
1980s	38	#5226	▲
1970s	7	#4471	—

The Story of Ayron

A Millennial name

Peaking in 1991, Ayron is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Ayron are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.

How rare is Ayron?

Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Ayron — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1976, peaked in the 1990s with 85 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Ayron by the numbers

Would fill 7 school buses

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(38 years, 1976–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Ayron
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	6	#11055	-2 (-25.0%)
2023	8	#8995	+2 (33.3%)
2022	6	#11017	-3 (-33.3%)
2021	9	#8244	+3 (50.0%)
2020	6	#10742	-1 (-14.3%)
2018	7	#9781	-3 (-30.0%)
2017	10	#7615	+5 (100.0%)
2016	5	#12393	-4 (-44.4%)
2015	9	#8105	0
2013	9	#8177	-5 (-35.7%)
2012	14	#6025	+4 (40.0%)
2011	10	#7564	-3 (-23.1%)
2010	13	#6389	+3 (30.0%)
2009	10	#7738	0
2008	10	#7751	-3 (-23.1%)
2007	13	#6300	+6 (85.7%)
2006	7	#9674	-3 (-30.0%)
2005	10	#7164	+4 (66.7%)
2003	6	#9696	-1 (-14.3%)
2002	7	#8536	-4 (-36.4%)

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

Ayron as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Ayron has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1992.

Unranked

Current rank

Total births

1992

Peak year

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ayron is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Ayron most popular?

Ayron reached its peak popularity in 1991 with 16 births that year. It is currently ranked #11055 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Ayron?

Ayron is currently ranked #11055 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 326 babies since 1976.

Can Ayron be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Ayron is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #11055. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1976–2024