Holding steady.
Popularity of Airon since 1983
Babies named Airon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 55 |
| 2010s | 42 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Airon is a modern and rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1983. Its peak year of usage was 1999, but it has never reached a level of popularity that would place it on the national charts; the one-in-N value remains unknown due to its rarity. The name's trajectory has been stable since the 1990s, with no significant increase or decline. As a likely respelling of Aaron or Erin, it fits into a category of modern coinages that prioritize phonetic appeal over historical meaning. Despite its obscurity, Airon's straightforward pronunciation and familiar sound give it a contemporary feel.
Airon is a modern name, likely a creative respelling or variant of Aaron, which is of Hebrew origin meaning 'mountain' or 'high mountain', or possibly influenced by the Irish name Erin meaning 'peace'. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1983 and saw peak usage in 1999, but has never entered widespread use. As a modern coinage, it lacks a long historical or linguistic tradition.
“Airon” around the world
Where Airon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Airon
Names that share Airon's style, for a brother or sister.
