Aaron Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aaron is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aaron?
Aaron is spelled A-A-R-O-N. The name has 5 letters.
Aaron at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Aaron is commonly understood to mean “mountain of strength” or “exalted” based on Hebrew origins.
- Origin
- Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally associated with the Hebrew Bible.
- Pronunciation
- AIR-uhn · 2 syllables
Aaron Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,546
Recorded Births17
Rank#80
Recorded Births4,041
- Girls usage rose 5,615 places to #6,546 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #80 and recorded 204 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aaron Mean?
Aaron is commonly understood to mean “mountain of strength” or “exalted” based on Hebrew origins.
Origin: Aaron is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally associated with the Hebrew Bible.
How Do You Pronounce Aaron?
PronunciationAIR-uhn
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aaron?
- History
- Aaron is recognized as a prominent biblical figure, known as the brother of Moses in religious texts.
Aaron Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 17 | #6,546 |
| 2025 | Boys | 4,041 | #80 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 4,245 | #79 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 4,577 | #68 |
| 2022 | Girls | 11 | #9,056 |
| 2022 | Boys | 4,527 | #71 |
| 2021 | Girls | 16 | #6,967 |
| 2021 | Boys | 4,856 | #65 |
| 2020 | Girls | 9 | #10,250 |
| 2020 | Boys | 5,100 | #63 |
| 2019 | Girls | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5,548 | #61 |
| 2018 | Girls | 15 | #7,409 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5,996 | #60 |
| 2017 | Girls | 20 | #6,044 |
| 2017 | Boys | 7,219 | #47 |
| 2016 | Girls | 23 | #5,622 |
| 2016 | Boys | 7,178 | #49 |
| 2015 | Girls | 20 | #6,236 |
| 2015 | Boys | 7,177 | #52 |
| 2014 | Girls | 24 | #5,456 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7,412 | #50 |
When Was Aaron Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1989 · Boys
15,308 recorded births
National rank #31
1981 · Boys
14,694 recorded births
National rank #30
1990 · Boys
14,557 recorded births
National rank #34
1992 · Boys
14,512 recorded births
National rank #30
Where Aaron Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| FL | #38 | 423 |
| NJ | #48 | 178 |
| CA | #56 | 616 |
| MD | #58 | 92 |
| NY | #59 | 282 |
| TX | #62 | 577 |
| NV | #64 | 44 |
| DE | #64 | 15 |