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How Many People Are Named Aaron?
Estimated people named Aaron living in the U.S. today
566,753
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 614,747
- Peak year: 1989 (15,410 births)
- Estimated living today: 566,753
Aaron by age group — who carries the name today?
Aaron popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Aaron
Aaron has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 614,747 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 566,753 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 603 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aarons you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Aaron in the US?
An estimated 566,753 people named Aaron are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Aaron common — about 1 in 603 Americans.
Is Aaron a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Aaron is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Aaron most popular?
Aaron peaked in 1989, when 15,410 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Aaron?
Aaron ranks #70 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 33 out of 100 (higher means rarer).