UK boy's name
Aoun
Arabic name meaning "supporter" or "helper".
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.
Aoun is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aoun popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3688, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 5 births.
This profile covers 8 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. 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.
Aoun is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 8 living people in the UK are called Aoun. 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
- • Aoun ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 5 boys were registered as Aoun.
- • About 8 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aoun as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3688
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2024
5 births
Estimated living
8
2026
Meaning
What does Aoun mean?
The name Aoun has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating in the Middle East region. It is derived from the Arabic word "awn," which means "help" or "support." The name carries a strong connotation of protection and assistance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aoun can be found in ancient Arabic literature and texts. It is believed that the name was used during the pre-Islamic era and gained popularity among Arab tribes and communities.
In Islamic history, the name Aoun is mentioned in various religious texts and scriptures. It is said that one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad was named Aoun ibn al-Huwairith, who lived during the 7th century CE.
Throughout the centuries, the name Aoun has been carried by several notable figures across the Arab world and beyond. One of the most prominent individuals with this name was Aoun al-Madani, a renowned Arab poet who lived during the 8th century CE in Medina, Saudi Arabia. His poetry was highly acclaimed and celebrated for its depth and eloquence.
Another historical figure bearing the name Aoun was Aoun al-Shidyaq, a prominent Lebanese writer, linguist, and scholar who lived from 1804 to 1887. He was a pioneering figure in the Arab literary renaissance and played a significant role in reviving the Arabic language and literature.
In more recent times, Aoun has been the name of several political leaders and public figures. One of the most notable is Michel Aoun, a Lebanese military commander and politician who served as the President of Lebanon from 2016 to 2022.
Other notable individuals with the name Aoun include Aoun Shawkat, an Egyptian actor and comedian who lived from 1933 to 1990, and Aoun Soudki, a Syrian diplomat and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Syria from 1965 to 1966.
While the name Aoun has its roots in the Arab world, it has transcended cultural boundaries and has been adopted by people of various ethnicities and backgrounds around the globe, carrying with it the essence of support and protection.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aoun over time
The chart below shows babies named Aoun registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Aoun, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aoun by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aoun 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 | #3688 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4685 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aoun
- 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
Aoun: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aoun in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aoun was ranked #3688 for boys in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Aoun most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 5 babies registered as Aoun in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aoun?
Arabic name meaning "supporter" or "helper".
How many people are called Aoun in the UK?
A total of 8 babies have been registered as Aoun across the 2 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.