Jaron
Jaron is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
To sing, shout for joy, or he will rejoice.
Origin and history
Jaron is a given name of Hebrew origin, traditionally translated as 'to sing' or 'he will cry out with joy'. In the United States, it gained steady use during the late 20th century as a modern alternative to names like Aaron or Jared. It remains a moderately recognizable yet distinct choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
11,228 babies in the United States have been named Jaron since 1880. It ranks #1118 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1548.
States where it is most popular
- CA (10.2 %)
- TX (8.9 %)
- OH (5.9 %)
- FL (5 %)
- PA (4.9 %)
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 | 29 |
| 1970-1980 | 590 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,149 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,481 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,242 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,357 |
| 2020-2029 | 380 |
Famous people named Jaron
- Jaron Lanier: Computer Scientist, Author
- Jaron Lowenstein: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Hebrew root 'ron', which relates to singing and joyful shouting.
- Its popularity peaked in the late 1990s and 2000s alongside similar sounding names like Jared, Jason, and Aaron.