Total births
974
Boys' name · since 1969
Aran
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 974 babies named Aran, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #3638
- among boys today
- 974
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Aran currently ranks #3638 among boys' names in America, with 974 babies recorded since 1969.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Aran has been recorded 974 times among boys since 1969, currently ranked #3638 nationally and more common than 75% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #3638 among boys today
- 974 born since 1969
- 2010s peak decade
- 75% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aran is currently the #3638 boys' name in America, more common than 75% of boys - 974 born since 1969, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3638
- among boys today
- 974
- born since 1969
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 75%
- more common than other boys
Aran vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#3638
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 75% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Aran was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
38 babies were named Aran in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Aran compares
974 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
Aran's all-time total is 165% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aran | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 974 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 38 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aran's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Aran's full recorded timeline at 1998, 70% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 30% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1987, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2025 peak of 38 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Aran at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#3,638
Active since
1969
Aran popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 38
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Aran popularity over time - girls
27 total births recorded since 1977 (Aran as girls' name)
Aran by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aran's strongest decade.
269 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Aran births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 9
1960s
9 births
- 1970s
1970s
117 births
- 1980s 95
1980s
95 births
- 1990s 98
1990s
98 births
- 2000s
2000s
207 births
- 2010s
2010s
269 births
- 2020s
2020s
179 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 269 births (28% of all-time use).
How Aran 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 Aran's total volume
Aran vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aran by state
Where Aran concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 105 | 10.8% |
| #2 | Texas | | 30 | 3.1% |
| #3 | New York | | 16 | 1.6% |
California share of Aran's total US births 10.8%
Even split
105 of 974 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aran? ▼
Since 1969, Social Security records show 974 babies named Aran. Today it holds rank #3638 among boys. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 38 births.
When was Aran most popular? ▼
Aran was most popular in the 2010s decade with 269 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Aran most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aran are California (105 births), Texas (30 births), New York (16 births).
How long has the name Aran been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aran since 1969 -- 57 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aran? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Aram, Aramis, Ara, Arath, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aran's data
- Aran's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (269 total births) through the 2020s (179) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arans (105 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California 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 Aran
Nearby Names Like Aran
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aran
Aram Boy
#1624 3,310 births
Aramis Boy
#2887 2,253 births
Ara Boy
#6212 1,301 births
Arath Boy
#2987 1,154 births
Arash Boy
#6271 973 births
Compare Aran side by side: Aran vs Aram Aran vs Aramis Aran vs Ara
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aran
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, 1969–2025 (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. "Aran: #3638 Boys' Name - 974 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aran. 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 Aran 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.