Ahren
Every Ahren since 1970 — 966 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ahren
Ahren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,695 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1970, 966 American babies have been named Ahren. Its peak came in 2005, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Ahren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ahren year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,695 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,331 |
| 2023 | 12 | #6,904 |
| 2022 | 11 | #7,278 |
| 2021 | 10 | #7,604 |
| 2020 | 14 | #5,989 |
| 2019 | 17 | #5,343 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,112 |
| 2017 | 14 | #6,063 |
| 2016 | 23 | #4,331 |
| 2015 | 19 | #4,892 |
| 2014 | 16 | #5,490 |
| 2013 | 19 | #4,808 |
| 2012 | 18 | #5,039 |
| 2011 | 11 | #7,022 |
| 2010 | 22 | #4,369 |
| 2009 | 24 | #4,162 |
| 2008 | 25 | #4,045 |
| 2007 | 25 | #4,011 |
| 2006 | 34 | #3,154 |
| 2005 | 40 | #2,706 |
| 2004 | 35 | #2,889 |
| 2003 | 18 | #4,431 |
| 2002 | 26 | #3,351 |
| 2001 | 24 | #3,513 |
| 2000 | 19 | #4,068 |
| 1995 | 16 | #3,858 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,468 |
| 1985 | 12 | #3,605 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,058 |
| 1975 | 9 | #3,662 |
| 1970 | 5 | #4,728 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ahren in 2025?
Ahren ranked #7,695 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ahren?
966 babies have been named Ahren in the United States since 1970, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ahren most popular?
Ahren peaked in 2005, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Ahren a boy or girl name?
Ahren is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ahren rising or falling?
Ahren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.