Ahren
Ahren is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
High mountain, exalted, or eagle.
Origin and history
Ahren is a masculine given name of German and Hebrew origins. It is often a variant spelling of Aaron, meaning high mountain or exalted, or derived from the German word for eagle. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
966 babies in the United States have been named Ahren since 1880. It ranks #3715 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1861.
States where it is most popular
- CA (52.4 %)
- NY (23.8 %)
- TX (23.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 159 |
| 1980-1990 | 167 |
| 1990-2000 | 127 |
| 2000-2010 | 270 |
| 2010-2019 | 177 |
| 2020-2029 | 66 |
Fun facts
- Ahren functions both as a variant of the Hebrew Aaron and as a surname derived from the High German word for eagle.