UK boy's name
Aragorn
Aragorn is a name of Sindarin origin meaning "revered king".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aragorn is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aragorn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 3 births.
This profile covers 6 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2003 to 2019. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 6 living people in the UK are called Aragorn. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aragorn ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 3 boys were registered as Aragorn.
- • About 6 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aragorn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
3 births
Estimated living
6
2026
Meaning
What does Aragorn mean?
The name Aragorn is a fictional name created by J.R.R. Tolkien for the character of Aragorn II Elessar, the protagonist in his famous novel The Lord of the Rings. The name is derived from the Sindarin Elvish language that Tolkien constructed for his legendarium. Aragorn is composed of the elements aran, meaning "king," and gorn, meaning "vigorous."
In Tolkien's mythology, Aragorn was the heir to the throne of Gondor and a direct descendant of the ancient line of Númenórean kings. The name reflects his destiny as the rightful ruler of Gondor and his role as a powerful warrior and leader in the struggle against Sauron. Tolkien drew inspiration from various linguistic and literary sources, including Old English, Old Norse, and Finnish, to create the intricate languages and names in his works.
While Aragorn is not a name found in historical records or ancient texts, it has gained widespread recognition and popularity due to the immense cultural impact of Tolkien's writings. The character of Aragorn, as portrayed by Viggo Mortensen in the acclaimed film adaptations of The Lord of the Rings, has become an iconic figure in modern fantasy literature and cinema.
Notably, several individuals have adopted the name Aragorn in tribute to Tolkien's creation. One example is Aragorn Eloff, a South African writer and academic born in 1994. Another is Aragorn Tolkien, a musician and great-grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien, born in 1995. While these individuals are not historical figures, their choice of the name Aragorn reflects the enduring influence of Tolkien's works and the cultural significance of the character.
It is worth mentioning that while the name Aragorn itself is a fictional creation, it has inspired countless fans and readers around the world, contributing to the enduring legacy of Tolkien's literary masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aragorn over time
The chart below shows babies named Aragorn registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aragorn, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aragorn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aragorn 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 | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3467 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Aragorn
- 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
Aragorn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aragorn in the UK right now?
In 2019, Aragorn was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aragorn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 3 babies registered as Aragorn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aragorn?
Aragorn is a name of Sindarin origin meaning "revered king".
How many people are called Aragorn in the UK?
A total of 6 babies have been registered as Aragorn 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.