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Aaron

Aaron is a boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning Exalted, mountain of strength.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginHebrew
  • StyleModern
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#66

What does Aaron mean?

Exalted, mountain of strength

How popular is Aaron?

Popularity in the United States

Aaron has been given to 596,354 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 327 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Aaron per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Aaron has been given to 33,985 babies in France since 1907, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

01,2492,497190719642022
Babies named Aaron per year in France, 1907–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 31,895 people called Aaron living in Spain, with an average age of 16.6.

596,354 Babies named since 1880
1980s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Aaron

What does the name Aaron mean?

Aaron means Exalted, mountain of strength. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Aaron a boy's or a girl's name?

Aaron is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Aaron?

Aaron has been given to 596,354 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.