boy's name
Aaran
AIR-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,109
Aaran is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 1997, when 34 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 30,997 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aaran Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 206 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 72 |
How Popular Is Aaran?
In 2025, Aaran was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Aaran Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aaran
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aaran Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aaran over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aaran
- English AIR-un
Sibling Names for Aaran
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aaran — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aaran
How popular is the name Aaran?
In 2025, Aaran was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Aaran a girl's or a boy's name?
Aaran is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aaran?
Aaran has 2 syllables.
When was Aaran most popular?
Aaran peaked in 1997, when 34 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Aaran a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aaran currently ranks #1,610 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.