How Many People Are Named Aharon?

Complete statistics for the name Aharon: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aharon
Very Rare
Hebrew

Aharon means 'highly exalted' and has roots in Hebrew tradition. Only 1 in 134,785 Americans share this rare male name, with just 2,448 people living today. The majority, 72%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.

~319
Living in US
1 in 1,039,026
Americans
2021
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Highly exalted
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Inspiring Compassionate Thoughtful
3
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 3 are known for their ability to inspire and motivate others.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,448
Worldwide Bearers
#42,671
Global Rank
🇧🇪 Belgium
40
🇹🇭 Thailand
40
🇬🇪 Georgia
39
🇺🇦 Ukraine
32
🇿🇦 South Africa
30
🇨🇱 Chile
22
🇳🇱 Netherlands
18
🇩🇪 Germany
16
🇨🇴 Colombia
14
🇮🇩 Indonesia
13

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
2,448 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
1,812
Would be under 30 (72%)
676
Would be 30–60 (27%)
22
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 2,510 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2021

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
93
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aharon Through the Generations

Aharon stands out as a name that's gaining traction among younger generations. With 2,510 total births recorded since its inception, the name reached its peak popularity in 2021 when 94 babies were given this moniker. Today, the average age of those named Aharon is 21, indicating a strong presence among the under-30 crowd, with 1,812 individuals falling into this category. As the name continues to rise in popularity, it's clear that Aharon is becoming increasingly popular among parents seeking a unique yet meaningful name for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 998
New Jersey 469
California 86
Florida 50
Maryland 29
Texas 13
Illinois 8

⭐ Famous People Named Aharon

Aharon אַהֲרֹן is the masculine given name original spelling, commonly in Israel, of the later version Aaron, prominent biblical figure in the Old Testament, "Of the Mountains", or "Mountaineer". There are other variants including "Ahron" and "Aron". Aharon is also occasionally a patronymic surname, usually with the hyphenated prefix "Ben-".…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Aharon

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aharon's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Aharon

How Many People Have the Name Aharon?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 319 people in the United States currently share the name Aharon. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,039,026 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aharon a Common or Rare Name?

Aharon is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aharon Mean?

Aharon means "highly exalted" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aharon in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Aharon Most Popular?

The name Aharon reached peak popularity in 2021, with 94 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aharon?

Approximately 319 people named Aharon live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 319. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,039,026 Americans.

Is Aharon a rare name?

Aharon is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,039,026 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aharon mean?

Aharon means "highly exalted" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Aharon more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Aharon are male and 0% are female.

When was Aharon most popular?

Aharon peaked in 2021 with 94 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US319
All-Time Births319
1 in X1 in 1,039,026
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2021
World Rank#42,671
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.