Declining since 2020, #3,513 for boys today.
Popularity of Aarin since 1976
Babies named Aarin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46 | 6 |
| 1980s | 80 | 52 |
| 1990s | 93 | 134 |
| 2000s | 58 | 125 |
| 2010s | 25 | 330 |
| 2020s | 5 | 280 |
Meaning & origin
Aarin is a modern spelling variant of the ancient name Aaron, first recorded in the U.S. in 1976. It reached its peak popularity in 2020, but has since been declining. In 2025, it ranked 3,513 with an incidence of 1 in 53,377 births. The name saw a sharp rise in the 2010s, likely influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Aiden. Top states include New York, suggesting regional appeal. While Aaron remains a classic, Aarin offers a streamlined alternative that retains the original's biblical weight.
Aarin is a modern spelling variant of Aaron, derived from the Hebrew name Aharon. The meaning is uncertain; it may mean 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' Aaron was the brother of Moses in the Old Testament, a name long popular among Jewish and Christian families. This simplified spelling emerged in the United States in the 1970s.
Where Aarin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ari, Aar
Sibling names for Aarin
Names that share Aarin's style, for a brother or sister.
