Aaron
boy name#80 in 2025Aaron entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #28 in 1994, ranks #80 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#80
rank today
#28
peak (1994)
4,041
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #148 |
| 1890s | #179 |
| 1900s | #181 |
| 1910s | #188 |
| 1920s | #218 |
| 1930s | #246 |
| 1940s | #247 |
| 1950s | #213 |
| 1960s | #130 |
| 1970s | #36 |
| 1980s | #31 |
| 1990s | #33 |
| 2000s | #50 |
| 2010s | #53 |
| 2020s | #71 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Aaron has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 564,000 people named Aaron are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Aaron alive today was born around 1989, making them about 36 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Aaron in 2025?
- Aaron ranks #80 among US boy names in 2025, with 4,041 babies given the name.
- When was the name Aaron most popular?
- Aaron peaked in 1994, reaching #28 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Aaron with classmates?
- Aaron will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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