Aaron
Aaron is a Hebrew name meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' It has biblical origins as the name of Moses' brother, the first high priest of the Israelites.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 3,956. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 7,624
- 2012: 7,545
- 2013: 7,319
- 2014: 7,412
- 2015: 7,177
- 2016: 7,178
- 2017: 7,219
- 2018: 5,996
- 2019: 5,548
- 2020: 5,100
- 2021: 4,856
- 2022: 4,527
- 2023: 4,577
- 2024: 4,245
- 2025: 4,041
- 2026 (projected): 3,956
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Traditionally spelled with double 'A' but alternative spelling 'Aron' exists
- •Strong biblical significance appeals to many families
- •Works well across different cultures and backgrounds
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Famous People
Aaron Burr
3rd Vice President of the United States
Aaron Rodgers
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Aaron Paul
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Aaron Copland
Composer
Statistics
614,462
Total births since 1880
1989
Peak year
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