Aajon
Of Indian origin, meaning "worshipper or invoker of God".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Aajon. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aajon today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aajon births was 2007 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aajon. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aajon. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
2007
8 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2007 SSA rank
#8,918
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Aajon: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aajon by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aajon during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aajon
The name Aajon is a relatively uncommon given name that appears to have its origins in the ancient Indo-Aryan languages of South Asia. While its exact derivation is uncertain, some scholars suggest it may be related to the Sanskrit term "aja," meaning "unborn" or "eternal," indicating a possible connection to Hindu deities or philosophical concepts.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aajon can be found in the Puranas, a collection of ancient Hindu texts dating back to the 4th century CE. In these scriptures, Aajon is mentioned as a minor character, though the specific context and significance of the name are not clearly defined.
In the 7th century, a Buddhist monk named Aajon Shanti is believed to have traveled from India to China, where he played a role in the translation and dissemination of Buddhist texts. This historical figure is sometimes cited as an early example of the name's use.
During the medieval period, the name Aajon appears to have been relatively rare, with few notable individuals bearing it. However, in the 15th century, a Persian scholar and poet named Aajon Rumi gained some renown for his works exploring Sufi mysticism and philosophy.
In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the name Aajon was Aajon Singh (1822-1898), a prominent leader of the Sikh Empire in the 19th century. He served as a military commander and advisor to the Maharaja Ranjit Singh and played a pivotal role in the Anglo-Sikh Wars.
Another notable figure was Aajon Patel (1892-1977), an Indian independence activist and politician who advocated for the rights of marginalized communities. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly of India and served in various government roles after independence.
While the name Aajon remains relatively uncommon on a global scale, it has persisted over centuries as a unique and culturally significant moniker, carrying echoes of its ancient roots and historical associations.
People
Aajon + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aajon as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aajon: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aajon?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aajon going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Aajon a common name?
We classify Aajon as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 8 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aajon most popular?
The single biggest year for Aajon was 2007, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aajon is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aajon in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aajon a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aajon in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Aajon still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aajon in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aajon can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Aajon?
Want to know how many people share the name Aajon? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.