Total births
2,584
Boys' name · since 1959
Aharon
Aharon has 2,584 recorded births since 1959 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2021 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #1824
- among boys today
- 2,584
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Yes -- Aharon is the #1824 most popular boys' name in the U.S. today, with 2,584 recorded since 1959.
Aharon has 2,584 recorded births among boys since 1959, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1824 as of the latest data, more common than 87% of boys, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1959 to 2025.
- #1824 among boys today
- 2,584 born since 1959
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aharon is currently the #1824 boys' name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,584 born since 1959, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1824
- among boys today
- 2,584
- born since 1959
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Aharon vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1824
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
27% of everyone ever named Aharon was born in this single decade.
2021
Single peak year
94 babies were named Aharon in 2021 - its busiest year on record.
How Aharon compares
2,584 Top 18% higher than 82% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Aharon's all-time total is 7x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aharon | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,584 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 94 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aharon's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Aharon's SSA record in two at 1996 and the more recent half accounts for 74% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 26%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1959, with only 7 births recorded -- set against the 2021 peak of 94, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Aharon at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2021
Current rank
#1,824
Active since
1959
Aharon popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1959–2025
- Peak year (2021)
- 94
- Annual births at peak, across 67 years of records
Aharon by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aharon's strongest decade.
697 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 27% of all-time use.
Aharon births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 7
1950s
7 births
- 1960s 22
1960s
22 births
- 1970s 119
1970s
119 births
- 1980s 264
1980s
264 births
- 1990s
1990s
430 births
- 2000s
2000s
542 births
- 2010s
2010s
697 births
- 2020s
2020s
503 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 697 births (27% of all-time use).
How Aharon compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Aharon's total volume
Aharon vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aharon by state
Where Aharon concentrates geographically, total births since 1959
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 1,023 | 39.6% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 492 | 19.0% |
| #3 | California | | 86 | 3.3% |
| #4 | Florida | | 56 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 34 | 1.3% |
| #6 | Texas | | 13 | 0.5% |
| #7 | Illinois | | 8 | 0.3% |
New York share of Aharon's total US births 39.6%
Even split
1,023 of 2,584 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aharon? ▼
Since 1959, Social Security records show 2,584 babies named Aharon. Today it holds rank #1824 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2021, with 94 births.
When was Aharon most popular? ▼
Aharon was most popular in the 2010s decade with 697 total births. The single peak year was 2021.
Where is Aharon most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aharon are New York (1,023 births), New Jersey (492 births), California (86 births).
How long has the name Aharon been used? ▼
Records for Aharon go back to 1959, giving 67 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Aharon? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ahaan, Ahad, Ahan, Ahamed, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aharon's data
- Aharon's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (697 total births) through the 2020s (503) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Aharons (1,023 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Aharon
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Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aharon
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Ahan Boy
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Ahamed Boy
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Ahanu Boy
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1959–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Aharon: #1824 Boys' Name - 2,584 Births, Peak 2021." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aharon. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Aharon draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.