gender neutral
Aaron
high mountain, exalted
About Aaron
Aaron represents enduring simplicity and quiet confidence. This name has weathered centuries without losing relevance, proving its fundamental appeal across generations and cultures. The straightforward two-syllable structure makes Aaron instantly accessible, easily spelled, and universally pronounceable. Despite its familiarity, Aaron never feels boring or overdone—it maintains a fresh, clean quality that resists aging. The name carries gentle strength, suggesting reliability without rigidity, warmth without weakness. Aaron works seamlessly in virtually any context, from playgrounds to corporate offices, from casual introductions to formal ceremonies. It's the kind of name that doesn't distract or demand attention but instead provides solid foundation for the individual to shine. Parents who choose Aaron often value classic sensibility and practical wisdom, preferring names with proven staying power over trendy alternatives. The name offers no complications—no unusual spellings to explain, no pronunciation variations to correct. Aaron simply works, providing dependable excellence that supports rather than overshadows its bearer. It's naming confidence through simplicity, strength through steadiness.
Popularity of the Name Aaron
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #131 | ||||
| 1881 | #127 | ||||
| 1882 | #161 | ||||
| 1883 | #121 | ||||
| 1884 | #142 | ||||
| 1885 | #153 | ||||
| 1886 | #161 | ||||
| 1887 | #160 | ||||
| 1888 | #166 | ||||
| 1889 | #158 | ||||
| 1890 | #147 | ||||
| 1891 | #184 | ||||
| 1892 | #166 | ||||
| 1893 | #176 | ||||
| 1894 | #188 | ||||
| 1895 | #166 | ||||
| 1896 | #216 | ||||
| 1897 | #177 | ||||
| 1898 | #177 | ||||
| 1899 | #191 | ||||
| 1900 | #193 | ||||
| 1901 | #179 | ||||
| 1902 | #201 | ||||
| 1903 | #175 | ||||
| 1904 | #162 | ||||
| 1905 | #188 | ||||
| 1906 | #188 | ||||
| 1907 | #166 | ||||
| 1908 | #187 | ||||
| 1909 | #173 | ||||
| 1910 | #187 | ||||
| 1911 | #171 | ||||
| 1912 | #190 | ||||
| 1913 | #166 | ||||
| 1914 | #183 | ||||
| 1915 | #198 | ||||
| 1916 | #195 | ||||
| 1917 | #197 | ||||
| 1918 | #196 | ||||
| 1919 | #195 | ||||
| 1920 | #199 | ||||
| 1921 | #197 | ||||
| 1922 | #196 | ||||
| 1923 | #209 | ||||
| 1924 | #203 | ||||
| 1925 | #215 | ||||
| 1926 | #227 | ||||
| 1927 | #240 | ||||
| 1928 | #233 | ||||
| 1929 | #258 | ||||
| 1930 | #252 | ||||
| 1931 | #250 | ||||
| 1932 | #233 | ||||
| 1933 | #242 | ||||
| 1934 | #239 | ||||
| 1935 | #251 | ||||
| 1936 | #250 | ||||
| 1937 | #249 | ||||
| 1938 | #247 | ||||
| 1939 | #245 | ||||
| 1940 | #234 | ||||
| 1941 | #227 | ||||
| 1942 | #236 | ||||
| 1943 | #255 | ||||
| 1944 | #264 | ||||
| 1945 | #270 | ||||
| 1946 | #261 | ||||
| 1947 | #252 | ||||
| 1948 | #244 | ||||
| 1949 | #227 | ||||
| 1950 | #230 | ||||
| 1951 | #223 | ||||
| 1952 | #216 | ||||
| 1953 | #223 | ||||
| 1954 | #223 | ||||
| 1955 | #217 | ||||
| 1956 | #206 | ||||
| 1957 | #200 | ||||
| 1958 | #199 | ||||
| 1959 | #191 | ||||
| 1960 | #178 | #186 | |||
| 1961 | #167 | #175 | |||
| 1962 | #159 | #159 | |||
| 1963 | #160 | #168 | |||
| 1964 | #138 | #174 | |||
| 1965 | #130 | #106 | #222 | ||
| 1966 | #117 | #72 | #171 | ||
| 1967 | #106 | #74 | |||
| 1968 | #87 | #48 | #207 | ||
| 1969 | #61 | #45 | #174 | ||
| 1970 | #52 | #24 | #178 | ||
| 1971 | #41 | #10 | #204 | ||
| 1972 | #40 | #8 | #194 | ||
| 1973 | #34 | #11 | #157 | ||
| 1974 | #32 | #12 | #152 | ||
| 1975 | #32 | #14 | #123 | ||
| 1976 | #30 | #14 | #131 | ||
| 1977 | #32 | #15 | #107 | ||
| 1978 | #32 | #12 | #111 | ||
| 1979 | #32 | #14 | #104 | ||
| 1980 | #34 | #19 | #104 | ||
| 1981 | #30 | #18 | #98 | ||
| 1982 | #30 | #22 | #90 | ||
| 1983 | #29 | #17 | #92 | ||
| 1984 | #29 | #27 | #84 | ||
| 1985 | #33 | #25 | #76 | ||
| 1986 | #33 | #23 | #68 | ||
| 1987 | #34 | #26 | #57 | ||
| 1988 | #31 | #24 | #53 | ||
| 1989 | #31 | #21 | #44 | ||
| 1990 | #34 | #26 | #36 | ||
| 1991 | #31 | #29 | #28 | #45 | |
| 1992 | #30 | #25 | #24 | #44 | |
| 1993 | #30 | #25 | #20 | #44 | |
| 1994 | #28 | #27 | #18 | #47 | |
| 1995 | #30 | #38 | #12 | #49 | |
| 1996 | #34 | #46 | #9 | #49 | |
| 1997 | #33 | #31 | #46 | #9 | #54 |
| 1998 | #37 | #29 | #58 | #6 | #57 |
| 1999 | #38 | #32 | #56 | #8 | #58 |
| 2000 | #41 | #35 | #62 | #12 | #59 |
| 2001 | #42 | #35 | #84 | #12 | #62 |
| 2002 | #43 | #35 | #93 | #12 | #65 |
| 2003 | #50 | #40 | #72 | #13 | #67 |
| 2004 | #53 | #39 | #72 | #10 | #79 |
| 2005 | #57 | #38 | #66 | #9 | #77 |
| 2006 | #57 | #38 | #81 | #11 | #75 |
| 2007 | #51 | #40 | #77 | #12 | #72 |
| 2008 | #50 | #48 | #67 | #12 | #75 |
| 2009 | #54 | #47 | #99 | #16 | #81 |
| 2010 | #55 | #48 | #69 | #13 | #73 |
| 2011 | #51 | #51 | #115 | #16 | #82 |
| 2012 | #51 | #58 | #93 | #22 | #85 |
| 2013 | #51 | #68 | #88 | #24 | #103 |
| 2014 | #50 | #62 | #81 | #24 | #113 |
| 2015 | #52 | #69 | #80 | #26 | #102 |
| 2016 | #49 | #76 | #83 | #24 | #81 |
| 2017 | #47 | #83 | #113 | #31 | #81 |
| 2018 | #60 | #100 | #139 | #35 | #96 |
| 2019 | #61 | #100 | #106 | #33 | #101 |
| 2020 | #63 | #112 | #131 | #47 | #96 |
| 2021 | #65 | #110 | #126 | #42 | #105 |
| 2022 | #71 | #123 | #178 | #64 | #115 |
| 2023 | #68 | #129 | #125 | #53 | #115 |
| 2024 | #79 | #153 | #174 | #82 | #115 |
| 2025 | #80 | #167 | #220 | #74 | #118 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Aaron
Names Similar to Aaron
Nicknames for Aaron
- Aar
- Ron
- Ronny
- Aary
Famous People Named Aaron
| Aaron Paul | American actor |
| Aaron Rodgers | American football quarterback |
| Aaron Burr | American politician |
| Aaron Eckhart | American actor |
| Aaron Taylor-Johnson | English actor |
| Aaron Copland | American composer |
| Aaron Sorkin | American screenwriter and producer |
| Aaron Hernandez | American football player |
| Aaron Judge | American baseball player |
| Aaron Ramsey | Welsh footballer |
| Aaron Spelling | American television producer |
| Aaron Taylor | English cricketer |
| Aaron Lennon | English footballer |
| Aaron Donald | American football defensive tackle |
| Aaron Brooks | American basketball player |
| Aaron Tveit | American actor and singer |
| Aaron Schock | American politician |
| Aaron Kwok | Hong Kong singer and actor |
| Aaron Yan | Taiwanese actor and singer |
| Aaron Sanchez | American chef and television personality |
Characters Named Aaron
| Aaron Hotchner | Character from the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Aaron Dingle | Character from the TV series "Emmerdale" |
| Aaron Cross | Character from the film "The Bourne Legacy" |
| Aaron Stampler | Character from the novel and film "Primal Fear" |
| Aaron Boone | Character from the film "Nightbreed" |
| Aaron Davis | Character from the film "Spider-Man - Into the Spider-Verse" |
| Aaron Dexter | Character from the TV series "Dexter" |
| Aaron Mitchell | Character from the film "Sharknado" |
| Aaron Pittman | Character from the TV series "Revolution" |
| Aaron Samuels | Character from the film "Mean Girls" |
| Aaron Stone | Character from the TV series "Aaron Stone" |
| Aaron Kaufman | Character from the TV series "Fast N' Loud" |
| Aaron Corbett | Character from the TV miniseries "Fallen" |
| Aaron Stack | Character from the comic book series "Nextwave" |
| Aaron Jacob "A.J" Chegwidden | Character from the TV series "JAG" |
| Aaron Hawthorne | Character from the TV series "Manifest" |
| Aaron Keener | Character from the video game "Tom Clancy's The Division" |
| Aaron Jacobs | Character from the TV series "The Haunting of Hill House" |
| Aaron Shaw | Character from the TV series "Mindhunter" |