Aram
Every Aram since 1912 — 3,365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aram
Aram is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,771 in 2025 with 91 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,365 American babies have been named Aram. Its peak came in 2024, when 111 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 Aram stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aram 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 | — | — | 91 | #1,771 |
| 2024 | 6 | #13,652 | 105 | #1,620 |
| 2023 | — | — | 100 | #1,694 |
| 2022 | — | — | 77 | #1,982 |
| 2021 | — | — | 75 | #1,982 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15,335 | 72 | #1,977 |
| 2019 | — | — | 101 | #1,625 |
| 2018 | — | — | 64 | #2,171 |
| 2017 | 6 | #14,325 | 89 | #1,736 |
| 2016 | 6 | #14,528 | 75 | #1,939 |
| 2015 | 5 | #16,696 | 66 | #2,113 |
| 2014 | 5 | #16,812 | 59 | #2,256 |
| 2013 | — | — | 56 | #2,281 |
| 2012 | — | — | 55 | #2,328 |
| 2011 | 5 | #17,043 | 48 | #2,547 |
| 2010 | — | — | 43 | #2,790 |
| 2009 | 5 | #17,594 | 48 | #2,587 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,882 |
| 2007 | — | — | 63 | #2,140 |
| 2006 | — | — | 54 | #2,314 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13,176 | 54 | #2,208 |
| 2004 | — | — | 59 | #2,024 |
| 2003 | — | — | 47 | #2,275 |
| 2002 | 5 | #15,672 | 54 | #2,020 |
| 2001 | — | — | 53 | #2,007 |
| 2000 | — | — | 49 | #2,049 |
| 1995 | — | — | 44 | #1,918 |
| 1990 | — | — | 30 | #2,315 |
| 1985 | — | — | 39 | #1,617 |
| 1980 | — | — | 31 | #1,810 |
| 1975 | — | — | 18 | #2,365 |
| 1970 | — | — | 25 | #1,745 |
| 1965 | — | — | 14 | #2,182 |
| 1960 | — | — | 12 | #2,428 |
| 1955 | — | — | 7 | #3,213 |
| 1950 | — | — | 8 | #2,779 |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | 7 | #2,888 |
| 1935 | — | — | 11 | #2,251 |
| 1930 | — | — | 15 | #1,966 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,602 |
| 1920 | — | — | 8 | #3,224 |
| 1915 | — | — | 19 | #1,604 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Aram
- Aram Khachaturian Composer · 1903–1978
- Aram I Religious figure · b. 1947
- Aram Shah Politician · 1150–1211
- Aram Sargsyan Politician · b. 1961
- Aram Mp3 Singer · b. 1984
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aram in 2025?
Aram ranked #1,771 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 91 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aram?
3,365 babies have been named Aram in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aram most popular?
Aram peaked in 2024, when 111 newborns received the name.
Is Aram a boy or girl name?
Aram is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aram rising or falling?
Aram is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Aram?
Well-known people named Aram include Aram Khachaturian (composer), Aram I (religious figure), Aram Shah (politician).