Aaron
Peaked at #28 nationally in 1994, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Aaron has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Aaron — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#872
in 1976
Current rank
#12126
in 2024
Years tracked
95
1914–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1914, Aaron reached its peak popularity for girls in 1976, ranking #872 nationally with 154 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #5458 (2014) to #12126 (2024) — a 55% drop.
As of 2024, Aaron ranks #12126 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,126 | 7 |
| 2023 | #15,184 | 5 |
| 2022 | #9,056 | 11 |
| 2021 | #6,965 | 16 |
| 2020 | #10,247 | 9 |
| 2019 | #5,985 | 20 |
| 2018 | #7,403 | 15 |
| 2017 | #6,044 | 20 |
Aaron — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 1994
Current rank
#79
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Aaron reached its peak popularity for boys in 1994, ranking #28 nationally with 14,385 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #50 (2014) to #79 (2024) — a 37% drop.
As of 2024, Aaron ranks #79 nationally for boys, with 4,225 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #79 | 4,225 |
| 2023 | #68 | 4,573 |
| 2022 | #71 | 4,524 |
| 2021 | #65 | 4,851 |
| 2020 | #63 | 5,098 |
| 2019 | #61 | 5,544 |
| 2018 | #60 | 5,994 |
| 2017 | #47 | 7,218 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Aaron most popular?
Aaron was most popular in 1994, when it ranked #28 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Aaron becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Aaron?
At least 614,747 babies have been recorded with the name Aaron in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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