UK boy's name
Auron
A masculine name of English origin meaning "dark stranger or foreigner".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Auron is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Auron popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 8 births.
This profile covers 49 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. 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 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Auron. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Auron ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2019, when 8 boys were registered as Auron.
- • Auron ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
- • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Auron as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2019
8 births
Estimated living
52
2026
Meaning
What does Auron mean?
The name Auron has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language of India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "arun," meaning "reddish-brown" or "red," often referring to the hue of the sun at dawn or dusk. The name was commonly used in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, often associated with deities or characters representing the sun or its radiance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Auron can be found in the Mahabharata, one of the two major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. In this epic, Auron is mentioned as the name of a warrior and skilled archer who fought alongside the Pandava brothers during the great Kurukshetra war. Although a minor character, his name and association with the sun's radiance were symbolic of his bravery and strength on the battlefield.
Throughout the centuries, the name Auron has been used across various regions of the Indian subcontinent, often carrying a similar symbolic meaning related to the sun, dawn, or radiance. In the 11th century CE, an Indian philosopher and scholar named Auron Bhatta authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and theology, further popularizing the name among scholars and religious figures of the time.
Moving forward in history, one of the most notable figures bearing the name Auron was Auron Pir, a revered Sufi saint who lived in present-day Pakistan during the 16th century. Pir's teachings and spiritual influence were widely respected, and his shrine in Multan, Pakistan, remains an important pilgrimage site for Muslims and Hindus alike.
Another significant figure was Auron Dey, a prominent Indian educator and social reformer who lived in the 19th century. Dey founded several schools and educational institutions in Bengal, India, and was a vocal advocate for the education of women and the abolition of regressive social practices.
In more recent times, the name Auron has also been associated with notable figures such as Auron Khanna, an Indian fashion designer and entrepreneur who has achieved international acclaim for his innovative designs and sustainable fashion initiatives.
While the name Auron has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has transcended its origins and has been embraced by various cultures and communities around the world, often carrying the symbolic meaning of radiance, dawn, and the sun's warmth.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Auron over time
The chart below shows babies named Auron registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Auron, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Auron by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Auron 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 | #3888 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #3961 | 26 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3161 | 9 | 2 |
Geography
Where Auron is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Auron. 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.
Auron ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #707 in 2016.
Across the UK
Auron in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#707 in 2016
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Related
Names similar to Auron
- 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
Auron: questions and answers
How popular is the name Auron in the UK right now?
In 2023, Auron was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Auron most popular?
The peak year on record was 2019, with 8 babies registered as Auron in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Auron?
A masculine name of English origin meaning "dark stranger or foreigner".
How many people are called Auron in the UK?
A total of 49 babies have been registered as Auron across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Auron most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Auron ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #707 in 2016. 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.