Ehron
A variant of Aaron, a Hebrew masculine name meaning "high mountain" or "exalted".
Name Census estimates that about 13 living Americans carry the first name Ehron. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ehron today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ehron births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ehron. 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 Ehron. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
13
~ 1 in 26,365,718 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2012 SSA rank
#11,193
Tracked since 1979
Popularity
Ehron: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ehron from the 1970s through to the 2010s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ehron 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 Ehron 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 Ehron
The name Ehron is believed to have originated from the ancient Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to the Biblical era. It is thought to be a variation of the Hebrew name Aaron, which means "high mountain" or "exalted." This name was initially associated with the Levite tribe and the priestly lineage in ancient Israel.
One of the earliest and most notable figures to bear this name in the Old Testament was Aaron, the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites. He played a pivotal role in the Exodus from Egypt and the establishment of the Israelite religion. The name Ehron likely emerged as a variant spelling or pronunciation of Aaron over time.
During the Middle Ages, the name Ehron appeared sporadically in various regions influenced by Judeo-Christian traditions. It was occasionally used by Jewish communities in Europe and the Middle East, as well as by some Christian families who may have been inspired by the Biblical figure of Aaron.
In the 16th century, a notable individual named Ehron ben Shmuel was a renowned Hebrew scholar and grammarian who lived in Constantinople (now Istanbul). He authored several works on Hebrew grammar and linguistics, contributing to the preservation and study of the language during the Ottoman Empire era.
Another historical figure was Ehron Hersh, a 17th-century Polish-Jewish writer and philosopher known for his contributions to Jewish mysticism and Kabbalah. He authored several treatises on spiritual subjects and was influential within the Hasidic movement.
In the 19th century, Ehron Ephraim Adeht was a prominent Russian-Jewish scholar and writer. He authored works on Jewish history, philosophy, and literature, and played a significant role in the Haskalah (Jewish Enlightenment) movement in Eastern Europe.
It is worth noting that while the name Ehron has ancient roots and has been used throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to other variations of the name Aaron. However, it continues to be used by some families, particularly those with Jewish or Hebrew cultural backgrounds, as a way to honor the significant figure of Aaron and maintain the tradition of this ancient name.
People
Ehron + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ehron: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ehron?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 13 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ehron 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 26,365,718 US residents.
Is Ehron a common name?
We classify Ehron as "Very Rare". It ranks above 33.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 13 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ehron most popular?
The single biggest year for Ehron was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ehron is about 30 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 Ehron in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ehron a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ehron 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 Ehron still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ehron 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 Ehron 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 Americans are named Ehron?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.