Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Aaron.
National Rank (2025)
#80
All-Time Peak Rank
#28 (1994)
Total U.S. Births
614,462
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Aaron Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind Aaron
According to SSA data, Aaron achieved its highest historical rank of #28 in 1994. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1989 with 15,308 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 43.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Aaron scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-43.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record15,308Births in 1989
Years in Top 100
58yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:910
1890s:830
1900s:1,050
1910s:4,570
1920s:6,177
1930s:4,727
1940s:5,940
1950s:11,141
1960s:26,070
1970s:101,487
1980s:138,357
1990s:128,377
2000s:86,992
2010s:70,488
2020s:27,346
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesAa-ron
Letter Count5 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 7.7% of SSA names. Starts with A, a letter used by only 10.8% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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