UK boy's name
Airon
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Airon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Airon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4023, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 7 births.
This profile covers 30 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2001 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 30 living people in the UK are called Airon. 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 2017 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Airon ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 7 boys were registered as Airon.
- • About 30 living people in the UK are estimated to have Airon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4023
2016
Births in 2016
4
Latest year
Peak year
2010
7 births
Estimated living
30
2026
Meaning
What does Airon mean?
The name Airon is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek, where it was derived from the word "aer," meaning "air" or "breeze." The earliest known use of the name dates back to the 5th century BCE in ancient Greek texts and records.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Airon was a Greek philosopher and mathematician who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is known for his contributions to the field of geometry and is believed to have been a student of Pythagoras.
In the 3rd century BCE, there was an Athenian statesman and orator named Airon who played a significant role in the political affairs of ancient Athens. He is known for his eloquent speeches and his efforts to promote democracy and political reform.
During the Byzantine era, in the 6th century CE, there was a notable scholar and theologian named Airon who wrote extensively on religious matters and contributed to the development of Christian theology.
In the Middle Ages, there was a French knight and nobleman named Airon de Montfort who fought in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard the Lionheart. He was renowned for his bravery and military prowess on the battlefield.
Another historical figure with the name Airon was an Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor who lived in the 15th century. He is known for his intricate sculptures and his contributions to the artistic movement of the time.
While the name Airon has its roots in ancient Greek, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, with different variations in spelling and pronunciation. However, the connection to the concept of air or breeze has remained a consistent theme throughout its history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Airon over time
The chart below shows babies named Airon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Airon, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2016, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Airon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Airon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #3494 | 15 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3679 | 15 | 5 |
Related
Names similar to Airon
- 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
Airon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Airon in the UK right now?
In 2016, Airon was ranked #4023 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Airon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 7 babies registered as Airon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Airon?
A masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek.
How many people are called Airon in the UK?
A total of 30 babies have been registered as Airon across the 8 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.