Aarren
A masculine name derived from the name Aaron, meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aarren. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aarren today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aarren births was 1994 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aarren. 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 Aarren. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1994
5 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
1994 SSA rank
#8,800
Tracked since 1994
Popularity
Aarren: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aarren 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 Aarren during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aarren
The name Aarren is a modern variation of the Hebrew name Aaron, which has its origins in ancient times. Aaron was a prominent figure in the Old Testament of the Bible, serving as the first high priest of the Israelites and the brother of Moses.
The name Aaron is derived from the Hebrew word "har" or "harah," meaning "mountain" or "mountainous." It is believed to signify strength, endurance, and leadership, as mountains were revered in ancient times for their grandeur and immovability.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aaron can be found in the Book of Exodus, which dates back to around the 13th century BCE. In this biblical account, Aaron played a pivotal role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt and establishing their religious traditions.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aaron or its variations. One of the most famous was Aaron the Priest, the first high priest of the Israelites, who lived in the 13th century BCE. Another well-known figure was Aaron ben Moses ben Asher, a renowned Jewish scholar and scribe from the 10th century CE, who established the system of Hebrew vowel notation and contributed significantly to the preservation of the Hebrew Bible.
In more recent times, Aaron Burr (1756-1836) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. Aaron Copland (1900-1990) was an influential American composer known for his distinctly American style of music, incorporating elements of folk tunes and jazz.
Other notable individuals with the name Aaron include Aaron Spelling (1923-2006), a prolific American television producer responsible for hit shows like "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Charlie's Angels," and Aaron Rodgers, the current quarterback for the Green Bay Packers and a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player.
While the spelling "Aarren" is a more modern variation, it retains the essence of the ancient Hebrew name, evoking images of strength, endurance, and leadership, much like the mountains from which it derives its meaning.
People
Aarren + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aarren: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aarren?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aarren 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aarren a common name?
We classify Aarren as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aarren most popular?
The single biggest year for Aarren was 1994, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aarren is about 31 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 Aarren in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aarren a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aarren 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 Aarren still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aarren 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 Aarren 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 are called Aarren?
You can see how many Americans are named Aarren on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.