Aaren
Every Aaren since 1971 — 1,203 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aaren
Aaren is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,249 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 1,203 American babies have been named Aaren — about 77% boys and 23% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2003, when 44 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 Aaren stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aaren 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 | — | — | 9 | #8,249 |
| 2024 | — | — | 6 | #10,941 |
| 2023 | — | — | 15 | #5,930 |
| 2022 | — | — | 19 | #5,019 |
| 2021 | — | — | 11 | #7,091 |
| 2020 | — | — | 18 | #5,042 |
| 2019 | — | — | 18 | #5,153 |
| 2018 | — | — | 23 | #4,354 |
| 2017 | — | — | 30 | #3,586 |
| 2016 | — | — | 31 | #3,524 |
| 2015 | — | — | 23 | #4,296 |
| 2014 | — | — | 20 | #4,702 |
| 2013 | — | — | 25 | #3,964 |
| 2012 | — | — | 24 | #4,131 |
| 2011 | — | — | 19 | #4,822 |
| 2010 | 5 | #17,002 | 31 | #3,453 |
| 2009 | — | — | 28 | #3,722 |
| 2008 | — | — | 29 | #3,646 |
| 2007 | — | — | 26 | #3,893 |
| 2006 | — | — | 26 | #3,782 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16,468 | 28 | #3,447 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,007 |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,328 | 36 | #2,729 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13,603 | 17 | #4,502 |
| 2001 | 6 | #13,524 | 30 | #2,988 |
| 2000 | — | — | 23 | #3,536 |
| 1995 | 11 | #7,514 | 23 | #3,020 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,230 | 8 | #5,823 |
| 1985 | 7 | #8,318 | 16 | #2,942 |
| 1980 | 14 | #4,978 | 7 | #4,941 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,067 | 6 | #4,797 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aaren in 2025?
Aaren ranked #8,249 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aaren?
1,203 babies have been named Aaren in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aaren most popular?
Aaren peaked in 2003, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Aaren a boy or girl name?
Aaren is used for both: about 23% of babies named Aaren have been girls and 77% boys.
Is the name Aaren rising or falling?
Aaren is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.