UK boy's name
Aaran
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "possessor of peace".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aaran is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aaran popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 34 births.
This profile covers 550 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 35% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 640 living people in the UK are called Aaran. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aaran ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 34 boys were registered as Aaran.
- • Aaran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
- • About 640 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aaran as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
1997
34 births
Estimated living
640
2026
Meaning
What does Aaran mean?
The name Aaran is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Aaron, which has its roots in ancient Semitic languages. The name is derived from the Hebrew word "har" or "hahar," meaning "mountain" or "mountainous." It is believed to have originated around the 13th century BCE, during the time of the biblical figure Aaron, who was the older brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites.
The name Aaron is prominently featured in the Hebrew Bible, also known as the Old Testament. It is first mentioned in the Book of Exodus, where Aaron is described as the spokesman for his younger brother Moses, acting as an intermediary between Moses and the Pharaoh of Egypt. Aaron played a crucial role in leading the Israelites out of Egypt during the Exodus and was instrumental in establishing the priesthood and religious rituals for the Hebrew people.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Aaron was Aaron the Priest, the biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Exodus. He is believed to have lived around the 13th century BCE and is revered as a significant figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals named Aaron or a variant spelling. In ancient times, Aaron ben Samuel, a Karaite scholar from the 10th century CE, made significant contributions to biblical exegesis and Hebrew grammar.
During the Middle Ages, Aaron of Lincoln, a prominent Jewish financier and respected member of the Jewish community in England, lived from around 1125 to 1186 CE. He was instrumental in providing financial support to the English crown and was famously the subject of the medieval legend of the "Blood Libel," which falsely accused Jews of using the blood of Christian children for religious rituals.
In more recent times, Aaron Burr (1756-1836) was an American revolutionary figure who served as the third Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson. He is also known for his famous duel with Alexander Hamilton, in which he fatally shot and killed Hamilton.
Another notable Aaron was Aaron Copland (1900-1990), an American composer, teacher, writer, and later a conductor of his own and other American music. He is considered one of the most prominent and influential composers of the 20th century and is best known for works such as "Appalachian Spring" and "Rodeo."
Finally, Aaron Spelling (1923-2006) was an American film and television producer who created numerous popular television series, including "Charlie's Angels," "Beverly Hills, 90210," and "Melrose Place." He is regarded as one of the most prolific and influential producers in the history of American television.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aaran over time
The chart below shows babies named Aaran registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aaran, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 34 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaran by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aaran was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2020 | 55 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1441 | 187 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1034 | 206 | 10 |
| 1990s | #669 | 102 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aaran is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aaran. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aaran ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #701 in 2019.
Across the UK
Aaran in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#701 in 2019
21 years of NRS records, 95 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aaran
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Aaran: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aaran in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aaran was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Aaran most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 34 babies registered as Aaran in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aaran?
A masculine given name of Sanskrit origin meaning "possessor of peace".
How many people are called Aaran in the UK?
A total of 550 babies have been registered as Aaran across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 95 more in Scotland.
Where is Aaran most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aaran ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #701 in 2019. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.