Erron
Primarily a boy's name of Hebrew origin with 854 recorded births. Also given to 15 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Erron peaked during the Millennial wave, when 33 babies received this name in a single year (1984). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Erron remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Erron ranks #11292 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Erron is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant spelling of Aaron — from the Hebrew meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted,' with some scholars suggesting it means 'strength' or 'enlightened.' Aaron was Moses's brother and the first High Priest of Israel.
With over 850 births in SSA records, Erron is a genuine American name — the phonetic spelling gives the ancient biblical name a more unusual visual identity while keeping its strong, classic sound.
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Phonetically, Erron belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their solid, balanced ending — a versatile ending found across many naming traditions. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Erron’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Erron was #7724 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #11292, but its charm endures.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 37 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 87 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 119 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 176 | — |
| 1980s | 187 | — |
| 1970s | 190 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 58 | — |
The Story of Erron
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1984, Erron is a Millennial-era classic. Boys named Erron are most likely born between 1974 and 1994.
How rare is Erron?
Only about 1 in every 600,000 babies born in 2024 was named Erron — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1961, peaked in the 1970s with 190 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Erron by the numbers
- Would fill 18 school buses
- Meeting one Erron per day would take 2.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(62 years, 1961–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | #11292 |
| 2023 | 13 | #6639 |
| 2021 | 12 | #6823 |
| 2020 | 6 | #11019 |
| 2019 | 9 | #8401 |
| 2018 | 8 | #9070 |
| 2017 | 8 | #9098 |
| 2016 | 10 | #7766 |
| 2015 | 11 | #7216 |
| 2014 | 12 | #6759 |
| 2013 | 8 | #9044 |
| 2012 | 9 | #8362 |
| 2011 | 6 | #11264 |
| 2010 | 6 | #11172 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9241 |
| 2008 | 11 | #7354 |
| 2007 | 11 | #7247 |
| 2006 | 7 | #9887 |
| 2005 | 10 | #7279 |
| 2004 | 9 | #7724 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Erron as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Erron has also been given to 15 girls in the U.S. since 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1961–2024