UK boy's name
Aroon
A name of Indian origin meaning "the sun's reddish rays".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2007. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aroon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Aroon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2007 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4333, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 24 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 1996 to 2007. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 24 living people in the UK are called Aroon. 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 2008 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aroon ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales in 2007, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 boys were registered as Aroon.
- • About 24 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aroon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4333
2007
Births in 2007
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
24
2026
Meaning
What does Aroon mean?
The name Aroon is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The word "Aruna" in Sanskrit means "reddish-brown" or "dawn," and it is associated with the personification of the dawn in Hindu mythology.
In Hindu mythology, Aruna is the name of the charioteer of the sun god, Surya. He is depicted as a young man with a bright complexion, driving the chariot of the sun across the sky every day. The name Aroon is likely a variation or a shortened form of the name Aruna, reflecting the connection to the dawn and the rising sun.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aroon can be traced back to ancient texts and inscriptions from the Indian subcontinent, dating back to the early centuries of the Common Era. However, it is possible that the name was in use much earlier, given the ancient roots of the Sanskrit language and Hindu mythology.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Aroon was a 7th-century Indian philosopher and scholar named Aroon Datt. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology, and his works were influential in shaping the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another prominent figure with the name Aroon was Aroon Sahay, a 19th-century Indian educator and social reformer. He was instrumental in establishing modern educational institutions in the Indian state of Bihar and advocating for the education of women and underprivileged communities.
In the realm of literature, Aroon Kumar Mukherjee was a prominent Bengali writer and poet who lived from 1914 to 1986. He is celebrated for his contributions to modern Bengali literature and his poetic works that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.
Aroon Purie, born in 1949, is a well-known Indian businessman and media mogul. He is the founder and editor-in-chief of India Today, one of the most influential news magazines in the country, and has played a significant role in shaping the Indian media landscape.
Aroon Shivdasani, born in 1939, is an Indian film director and producer who has made a significant impact on the Hindi film industry. She is best known for her critically acclaimed films that explored social issues and human relationships, such as "Garam Hawa" and "Nishant."
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aroon over time
The chart below shows babies named Aroon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2007. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aroon, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2007, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aroon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aroon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3501 | 9 | 3 |
| 1990s | #2059 | 15 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Aroon
- 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
Aroon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aroon in the UK right now?
In 2007, Aroon was ranked #4333 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aroon most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Aroon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aroon?
A name of Indian origin meaning "the sun's reddish rays".
How many people are called Aroon in the UK?
A total of 24 babies have been registered as Aroon across the 6 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.