Aron

Aron - A very unique male name



  Nov 05,2026      Abigail Adams, Editorial writer   

Aron at a glance

Aron is ranked #718 among boy baby names in 2025, with 330 births in 2025. It peaked in 1978 at #476 and first appeared on the charts in 1912.

Rank in 2025
#718
Births in 2025
330
Peak year
1978 (#476)
First appeared
1912
Trend
#715 in 2020 → #718 in 2025 (Falling)
Popularity
1 in 4,443 boys
Visitor rating
5.0/5 (3 recent votes)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026

Aron appeared on the charts for the first time in 1912 on position #889. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Aron and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Aron? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Aron. The baby boy name Aron was given to 330 baby boys in 2025, ranking #718 on the national boy baby name top chart.

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With that position 1 in 4,443 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Aron peaked in popularity 48 years ago in 1978 on position 476.



Famous with this name

Arón Piper
Aron
Aron Warner


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Aron is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Aron is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #113 - and is the least popular in North Carolina at position #1,289.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Aron is where you live.


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Aron origin and meaning

Hebrew, variant of Aaron — also a Scandinavian form

A variant spelling of Aaron; Aaron's own origin is disputed — traditionally Hebrew, possibly from Egyptian, often glossed 'exalted' or 'high mountain'

Aron is Aaron with one a — the standard form in several European languages and a long-used American variant, in the data since 1912. It sits steadily in the lower top 1,000 while Aaron does the heavy lifting.

Origin uncertain

Aron is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Aron, pop culture references for the name Aron and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Aron

We've found the following names that sound similar to Aron, sorted by popularity.

Aaron / Armani / Aryan / Arian / Arron / Arman / Armaan / Aharon / Arham / Aram /

Name statistics


Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)



Chart position per state (visualized)



Chart position per year (table view)


Year Rank
2025718
2024765
2023763
2022704
2021745
2020715
2019760
2018855
2017779
2016768
2015767
2014748
2013742
2012736
2011648
2010627
2009638
2008610
2007622
2006617
2005633
2004643
2003683
2002649
2001651
2000604
1999612
1998624
1997587
1996577
1995585
1994636
1993586
1992566
1991596
1990644
1989579
1988617
1987617
1986598
1985580
1984517
1983505
1982532
1981491
1980543
1979481
1978476
1977490
1976526
1975539
1974530
1973506
1972595
1971605
1970609
1969726
1968760
1967794
1966787
1965800
1964848
1963998
1962935
1961836
1960812
1959721
1958709
19571027
19561021
19551148
1954876
1953962
19521144
19511083
19501126
19491097
1948842
1947911
19461206
19451413
19441044
1943907
1941963
19401129
1939827
1938811
1937775
1936788
1935826
1934823
1933799
1932636
1931803
1930670
1929670
1928585
1927660
1926641
1925663
1924638
1923777
1922787
1921728
1920601
1919623
1918631
1917724
1916608
1915645
1914716
1913895
1912889

Chart position per state (table view)


State Rank
New York113
New Jersey335
Colorado540
Virginia633
South Carolina747
Alabama773
Texas792
Florida811
Illinois874
California909
Pennsylvania920
Arizona931
Georgia995
Tennessee1047
North Carolina1289

Even more about Aron


These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Aron a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Aron?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

Pronunciation

AIR-un · /ˈɛərÉ™n/

Around the world

  • Aron (German) — The German form of Aaron
  • Aron (Polish) — The Polish form
  • Aron (Scandinavian) — Used as-is in Scandinavian languages

Spellings and nicknames

  • Aaron — The standard English spelling — a separate, far more common name
  • Arron — Respelling

Famous bearers

  • Aron Eisenberg — American actor, Nog in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1969–2019) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalInternational

Why parents choose it

Aron offers Aaron's biblical weight in a leaner, more European spelling.

Worth knowing

  • Will be misspelled Aaron constantly
  • Elvis Presley's middle name was Aron, sometimes mentioned

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New data stories


#
On chart
1978
Peak year
Male


Popularity Score™

Name Aron
Gender Male
Popularity 1 in 4,443
Letter count 4
Syllable count 2
Year first discovered 1912
2025 births +330

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