Aran
Every Aran since 1969 — 1,001 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aran
Aran is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,130 in 2025 with 38 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 1,001 American babies have been named Aran. Its peak came in 2025, when 38 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 Aran stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aran year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 38 | #3,130 |
| 2024 | — | — | 31 | #3,609 |
| 2023 | — | — | 35 | #3,351 |
| 2022 | — | — | 36 | #3,282 |
| 2021 | — | — | 12 | #6,732 |
| 2020 | — | — | 27 | #3,818 |
| 2019 | — | — | 34 | #3,351 |
| 2018 | — | — | 27 | #3,898 |
| 2017 | — | — | 31 | #3,522 |
| 2016 | — | — | 22 | #4,486 |
| 2015 | — | — | 22 | #4,413 |
| 2014 | — | — | 30 | #3,537 |
| 2013 | — | — | 22 | #4,327 |
| 2012 | — | — | 32 | #3,379 |
| 2011 | — | — | 27 | #3,799 |
| 2010 | — | — | 22 | #4,374 |
| 2009 | — | — | 24 | #4,168 |
| 2008 | — | — | 30 | #3,568 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,248 |
| 2006 | — | — | 25 | #3,894 |
| 2005 | — | — | 20 | #4,335 |
| 2004 | — | — | 23 | #3,867 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,123 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,719 |
| 2001 | — | — | 10 | #6,481 |
| 2000 | — | — | 16 | #4,591 |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,030 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | 10 | #4,064 |
| 1980 | — | — | 10 | #3,855 |
| 1975 | — | — | 13 | #2,913 |
| 1970 | — | — | 6 | #4,251 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aran in 2025?
Aran ranked #3,130 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 38 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aran?
1,001 babies have been named Aran in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aran most popular?
Aran peaked in 2025, when 38 newborns received the name.
Is Aran a boy or girl name?
Aran is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aran rising or falling?
Aran is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.