Aaron
Meaningpossibly exalted · Hebrew
- US rank
- #80
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #28 in 1994
4,041 babies were named Aaron in the US in 2025. It has dropped 17 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1880–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Aaron you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Aaron
Aaron Swartz
American computer programmer and internet-political activist (1986–2013)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 423 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aaron, 4,041 babies in all. In a school of 500 kids, there'd probably be one other Aaron.
- HistoryAaron has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Aarons, and counting.
- Best yearIts best year was 1994, when it reached #28.
- Then vs nowAaron was 2.1× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 205 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 423.
- Where it's lovedAaron is most popular in Florida, where it ranks #38, followed by New Jersey (#48) and California (#56). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Aaron means “possibly exalted”. Our records link it to Arabic and Hebrew roots.
- OriginAaron is the #3 most popular Arabic boy name in the US. That's out of 169 Arabic boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Aaron
Aaron is a boy name of Arabic and Hebrew origin meaning “possibly exalted”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ron”. US birth records list Aaron for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1994, when it ranked #28 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #80, with 4,041 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesHebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 833 | 1,200 boys |
| 1890s | 727 | 1,375 boys |
| 1900s | 771 | 1,297 boys |
| 1910s | 709 | 1,411 boys |
| 1920s | 561 | 1,784 boys |
| 1930s | 448 | 2,234 boys |
| 1940s | 401 | 2,497 boys |
| 1950s | 547 | 1,830 boys |
| 1960s | 1,387 | 721 boys |
| 1970s | 6,190 | 162 boys |
| 1980s | 7,499 | 133 boys |
| 1990s | 6,578 | 152 boys |
| 2000s | 4,363 | 229 boys |
| 2010s | 3,743 | 267 boys |
| 2020s | 2,638 | 379 boys |
Other spellings of Aaron
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Malcolm · devotee of Saint Columba
- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
- Boy name: Ibrahim · father of many
- Boy name: Zain · beauty, grace
Questions about the name Aaron
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron means “possibly exalted” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Aaron?
Aaron has Arabic, Hebrew roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Caleb, Silas, Xavier.
Is Aaron a boy or girl name?
Aaron is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name Aaron?
Aaron ranked #80 for US boys in 2025, given to 4,041 babies. Its best year was 1994 (#28).