Aaron
Aaron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
High mountain, exalted, or enlightened.
Origin and history
Aaron is a classic male name of Hebrew origin, traditionally understood to mean 'high mountain' or 'exalted'. It holds enduring popularity in the United States, consistently ranking among the top male names for over a century.
Popularity in the United States
614,462 babies in the United States have been named Aaron since 1880. It ranks #53 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #70.
States where it is most popular
- CA (13.5 %)
- TX (9.1 %)
- NY (5.7 %)
- OH (4.9 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 910 |
| 1890-1900 | 830 |
| 1900-1910 | 1,050 |
| 1910-1920 | 4,570 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,177 |
| 1930-1940 | 4,727 |
| 1940-1950 | 5,940 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,141 |
| 1960-1970 | 26,070 |
| 1970-1980 | 101,487 |
| 1980-1990 | 138,357 |
| 1990-2000 | 128,377 |
| 2000-2010 | 86,992 |
| 2010-2019 | 70,488 |
| 2020-2029 | 27,346 |
Famous people named Aaron
- Aaron Burr: Politician, Vice President
- Aaron Rodgers: Athlete, Football Player
- Aaron Judge: Athlete, Baseball Player
Fun facts
- Aaron is historically revered as the founder of the Israelite priesthood.
- The name has maintained a spot in the top 100 US male names for many decades.