Aaron
Male name · ★ Classic
217,362
Total Births
1989
Peak Year
#68
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Aaron
Aaron is of Hebrew origin, the name of Moses's brother and the first high priest of Israel. It has been a top-50 name in the US since the 1970s. Famous Aarons include Aaron Burr, Hank Aaron, and Aaron Paul.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 1,926 births |
| 1890s | 1,886 births |
| 1900s | 2,317 births |
| 1910s | 3,115 births |
| 1920s | 2,976 births |
| 1930s | 2,153 births |
| 1940s | 2,477 births |
| 1950s | 4,501 births |
| 1960s | 10,332 births |
| 1970s | 40,461 births |
| 1980s | 53,918 births |
| 1990s | 49,833 births |
| 2000s | 31,021 births |
| 2010s | 7,928 births |
| 2020s | 2,518 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aaron?
Aaron has been given to 217,362 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1989 with 5,911 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #68.
Is Aaron a boy or girl name?
Aaron is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Aaron most popular?
Aaron was most popular in 1989, when 5,911 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name Aaron?
Aaron first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).