Aison
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek or Celtic.
Name Census estimates that about 165 living Americans carry the first name Aison. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aison today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aison births was 2013 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aison. 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.
People living today
165
~ 1 in 2,077,299 Americans
Peak year
2013
18 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#12,367
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Aison: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aison from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 105 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aison remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aison 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 Aison during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aison
The name Aison has its origins in Greek mythology and literature, tracing back to ancient Greece. It is derived from the Greek word "aisa," meaning "fate" or "destiny." The name is often associated with the concept of one's predetermined course in life.
In Greek mythology, Aison was the name of a character mentioned in various sources, including the works of ancient writers such as Apollonius of Rhodes and Valerius Flaccus. He was portrayed as the father of Jason, the leader of the Argonauts who embarked on the legendary quest for the Golden Fleece.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aison can be found in Apollonius of Rhodes' epic poem "Argonautica," written in the 3rd century BC. In this work, Aison is described as the rightful heir to the throne of Iolcos, but he was deprived of his kingship by his half-brother Pelias.
Another historical reference to the name Aison comes from Valerius Flaccus' unfinished epic poem "Argonautica," written in the 1st century AD. In this work, Aison is depicted as a wise and respected figure who advises his son Jason on his quest for the Golden Fleece.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Aison, although their numbers are relatively few compared to more common names. One such figure was Aison of Ephesus, a Greek philosopher who lived in the 1st century BC and was known for his teachings on Stoicism.
Another individual named Aison was a Byzantine scholar and theologian who lived in the 11th century AD. He is known for his commentaries on the works of Aristotle and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the realm of literature, Aison was the name of a character in the 19th-century novel "The Wandering Jew" by Eugène Sue. This character, a Greek philosopher, played a significant role in the narrative, reflecting the author's interest in ancient Greek culture and philosophy.
While the name Aison may not be as prevalent as some other names, it has left an enduring mark in various cultural and historical contexts, particularly in its association with Greek mythology and literature. Its connections to the concepts of fate and destiny have imbued the name with a sense of intrigue and significance throughout the ages.
People
Aison + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aison 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
Aison: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aison?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 165 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aison 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 2,077,299 US residents.
Is Aison a common name?
We classify Aison as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 166 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aison most popular?
The single biggest year for Aison was 2013, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aison is about 10 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 Aison in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aison a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aison 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 Aison still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aison 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 Aison 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 Aison?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.