Aram
Aram is a boy's name of Armenian origin.
Meaning
Exalted, high, or country of Aram.
Origin and history
Aram is a classic Armenian name associated with a legendary patriarch in national folklore. It also appears in Biblical traditions as a regional name referring to ancient Syria. In the United States, it remains a distinct, relatively rare name primarily used within families honoring Armenian heritage.
Popularity in the United States
3,310 babies in the United States have been named Aram since 1880. It ranks #2233 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1418.
States where it is most popular
- CA (71.9 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- NY (6.6 %)
- MA (4 %)
- FL (1.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 82 |
| 1920-1930 | 169 |
| 1930-1940 | 88 |
| 1940-1950 | 40 |
| 1950-1960 | 91 |
| 1960-1970 | 158 |
| 1970-1980 | 258 |
| 1980-1990 | 326 |
| 1990-2000 | 400 |
| 2000-2010 | 522 |
| 2010-2019 | 656 |
| 2020-2029 | 520 |
Famous people named Aram
- Aram Khachaturian: Composer, Conductor
- Aram Saroyan: Poet, Author
Fun facts
- In Armenian tradition, Aram was a heroic king credited with expanding the nation's borders and defining its culture.
- In ancient Semitic contexts, Aram referred to the highlands of Syria, from which the Aramaic language takes its name.