Aharon
Transliteration of Hebrew אהרן (Ahărōn).
Every Aharon since 1959 — 2,584 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aharon
Aharon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,077 in 2025 with 71 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1959, 2,584 American babies have been named Aharon. Its peak came in 2021, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aharon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aharon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 71 | #2,077 |
| 2024 | 89 | #1,821 |
| 2023 | 82 | #1,910 |
| 2022 | 90 | #1,804 |
| 2021 | 94 | #1,721 |
| 2020 | 77 | #1,912 |
| 2019 | 72 | #2,020 |
| 2018 | 89 | #1,733 |
| 2017 | 67 | #2,066 |
| 2016 | 79 | #1,875 |
| 2015 | 85 | #1,780 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,117 |
| 2013 | 59 | #2,205 |
| 2012 | 53 | #2,381 |
| 2011 | 70 | #1,968 |
| 2010 | 58 | #2,239 |
| 2009 | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2008 | 48 | #2,585 |
| 2007 | 58 | #2,257 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2,177 |
| 2005 | 45 | #2,494 |
| 2004 | 51 | #2,238 |
| 2003 | 57 | #2,007 |
| 2002 | 59 | #1,889 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,051 |
| 2000 | 42 | #2,299 |
| 1995 | 41 | #2,026 |
| 1990 | 53 | #1,564 |
| 1985 | 20 | #2,505 |
| 1980 | 17 | #2,731 |
| 1975 | 13 | #2,904 |
| 1970 | 7 | #3,840 |
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Famous people named Aharon
- Aharon Appelfeld Writer · 1932–2018
- Aharon Barak Politician · b. 1936
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aharon mean?
Transliteration of Hebrew אהרן (Ahărōn).
How popular is the name Aharon in 2025?
Aharon ranked #2,077 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 71 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aharon?
2,584 babies have been named Aharon in the United States since 1959, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aharon most popular?
Aharon peaked in 2021, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Aharon a boy or girl name?
Aharon is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aharon rising or falling?
Aharon is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aharon?
Well-known people named Aharon include Aharon Appelfeld (writer), Aharon Barak (politician).