Aren
- US rank
- #2,077
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,655 in 1996
71 babies were named Aren in the US in 2025. It has climbed 113 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1946–2025
US births per million boys, 1925–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Aren you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 24,038 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Aren, 71 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Aren would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAren first shows up in US birth records in 1925, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 100 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1996, when it reached #1,655.
- Then vs nowAren is 2.2× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 51,813 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 24,038.
- TrendAren has climbed 113 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,077. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAren is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #766, followed by California (#934). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
About the name Aren
Aren is a boy name of Scandinavian origin. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ren”. US birth records list Aren for boys from 1925 to 2025, in 56 of those 101 years. Its best year was 1996, when it ranked #1,655 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,077, with 71 babies.
Origin:Scandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1950s | 0.6 | 1,562,500 girls |
| 1960s | 0.5 | 1,886,792 girls |
| 1970s | 4.1 | 246,305 girls |
| 1980s | 3.4 | 295,858 girls |
| 1990s | 5.8 | 173,913 girls |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 316,456 girls |
| 2010s | 1.7 | 584,795 girls |
| 2020s | 1.3 | 746,269 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 0.9 | 1,111,111 boys |
| 1970s | 7.0 | 142,653 boys |
| 1980s | 12 | 85,763 boys |
| 1990s | 23 | 43,898 boys |
| 2000s | 26 | 39,124 boys |
| 2010s | 29 | 34,130 boys |
| 2020s | 40 | 25,136 boys |
Other spellings of Aren
More Scandinavian boy names
- Boy name: Jonathan · God has given
- Unisex name: Beckett · bee cottage
- Boy name: Oscar · deer lover
- Boy name: Eric · eternal ruler
- Unisex name: Jensen · son of Jens
- Boy name: Erick · eternal ruler
- Boy name: Ruben · behold, a son
- Unisex name: Odin · frenzy, inspiration
Questions about the name Aren
What is the origin of the name Aren?
Aren has Scandinavian roots in our records. Other Scandinavian names include Jonathan, Beckett, Oscar.
Is Aren a boy or girl name?
Aren is a boy name.
How popular is the name Aren?
Aren ranked #2,077 for US boys in 2025, given to 71 babies. Its best year was 1996 (#1,655).