boys' name · peaked 1989

Arron

A male given name from Hebrew, a less common spelling of Aaron.

Every Arron since 1900 — 8,249 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.

Measure
Births per 1,000 babies of that sex — comparable across eras
0.040.080.110.1518801900192019401960198020002020BoysGirls
BoysGirls
Rank 2025
#6,838
among boys
Babies in 2025
12
named Arron
Peak year
1989
293 babies
All-time total
8,249
since 1900

The story of Arron

Arron is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,838 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.

Since 1900, 8,249 American babies have been named Arron. Its peak came in 1989, when 293 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.

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 Arron stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.

Arron 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 12 #6,838
2024 12 #6,866
2023 19 #5,088
2022 21 #4,717
2021 30 #3,659
2020 23 #4,286
2019 29 #3,725
2018 31 #3,536
2017 36 #3,198
2016 38 #3,060
2015 46 #2,647
2014 42 #2,808
2013 55 #2,301
2012 43 #2,777
2011 54 #2,347
2010 75 #1,900
2009 66 #2,077
2008 66 #2,088
2007 78 #1,849
2006 77 #1,791
2005 88 #1,574
2004 96 #1,447
2003 110 #1,285
2002 101 #1,315
2001 143 #1,028
2000 121 #1,142
1995 8 #9,653 229 #698
1990 8 #9,313 226 #673
1985 10 #6,494 216 #595
1980 9 #6,825 183 #641
1975 8 #6,535 168 #622
1970 109 #789
1965 36 #1,275
1960 35 #1,342
1955 18 #1,845
1950 12 #2,214
1945 9 #2,407
1940 14 #1,898
1935 14 #1,929
1930 8 #3,042
1925 13 #2,319
1920 9 #2,980
1915 9 #2,636
1910
1905
1900 7 #1,053
1895
1890
1885
1880

Famous people named Arron

  1. Arron Afflalo Basketball player · b. 1985

Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arron mean?

A male given name from Hebrew, a less common spelling of Aaron.

How popular is the name Arron in 2025?

Arron ranked #6,838 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.

How many people are named Arron?

8,249 babies have been named Arron in the United States since 1900, based on Social Security card applications.

When was the name Arron most popular?

Arron peaked in 1989, when 293 newborns received the name.

Is Arron a boy or girl name?

Arron is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.

Is the name Arron rising or falling?

Arron is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.

Who are famous people named Arron?

Well-known people named Arron include Arron Afflalo (basketball player).

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