Total births
2,247
Unisex name · since 1925
Aren
Since 1925, U.S. Social Security records show 2,247 babies named Aren, peaking in 2024. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1894
- among boys today
- 2,247
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
2,247 babies have been named Aren since 1925, making it today's #1894 unisex name.
Social Security Administration records show Aren recorded 2,247 times among boys since 1925, holding rank #1894 nationally today, ahead of 87% of boys, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1925 to 2025.
- #1894 among boys today
- 2,247 born since 1925
- 2010s peak decade
- 87% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Aren is currently the #1894 unisex name in America, more common than 87% of boys - 2,247 born since 1925, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1894
- among boys today
- 2,247
- born since 1925
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 87%
- more common than other boys
Aren vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#1894
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 87% of names given to boys today.
2010s
Peak decade
24% of everyone ever named Aren was born in this single decade.
2024
Single peak year
84 babies were named Aren in 2024 - its busiest year on record.
How Aren compares
2,247 Top 20% higher than 80% 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
Aren's all-time total is 6x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Aren | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,247 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 84 | 23 | 22,252 |
Aren's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Aren splits its recorded history at 1998: 70% of all births land in the more recent half, 30% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1925 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2024 peak of 84 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Aren at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2024
Current rank
#1,894
Active since
1925
Aren popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1925–2025
- Peak year (2024)
- 84
- Annual births at peak, across 101 years of records
Aren popularity over time - girls
348 total births recorded since 1946 (Aren as girls' name)
Aren by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Aren's strongest decade.
549 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 24% of all-time use.
Aren births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s 5
1920s
5 births
- 1970s 114
1970s
114 births
- 1980s 215
1980s
215 births
- 1990s
1990s
441 births
- 2000s
2000s
511 births
- 2010s
2010s
549 births
- 2020s
2020s
412 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 549 births (24% of all-time use).
How Aren 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 Aren's total volume
Aren vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Aren by state
Where Aren concentrates geographically, total births since 1925
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 614 | 27.3% |
| #2 | Texas | | 72 | 3.2% |
| #3 | New York | | 53 | 2.4% |
| #4 | Florida | | 37 | 1.6% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 31 | 1.4% |
| #6 | Massachusetts | | 7 | 0.3% |
| #7 | Maryland | | 6 | 0.3% |
| #8 | Washington | | 6 | 0.3% |
California share of Aren's total US births 27.3%
Even split
614 of 2,247 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 8 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Aren? ▼
Aren has been given to 2,247 babies in the U.S. since 1925, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #1894 as of the latest data. 84 babies were born in 2024, its single highest year.
When was Aren most popular? ▼
Aren was most popular in the 2010s decade with 549 total births. The single peak year was 2024.
Where is Aren most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Aren are California (614 births), Texas (72 births), New York (53 births).
Is Aren a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Aren is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 2,247 births, and as a girl's name it has 348 births.
How long has the name Aren been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Aren since 1925 -- 101 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Aren? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ares, Areeb, Arek, Arel, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Aren's data
- Aren's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (549 total births) through the 2020s (412) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Arens (614 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 Aren
Nearby Names Like Aren
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Aren
Ares Boy
#295 8,284 births
Areeb Boy
#6340 423 births
Arek Boy
#10114 380 births
Arel Boy
#6512 306 births
Areg Boy
#5164 223 births
Compare Aren side by side: Aren vs Ares Aren vs Areeb Aren vs Arek
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Aren
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, 1925–2025 (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. "Aren: #1894 Unisex Name - 2,247 Births, Peak 2024." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/aren. 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 Aren 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.