Rising since 2014, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Aragorn since 1970
Babies named Aragorn per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2004, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aragorn's real moment was 2023.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 27 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Aragorn is a literary name with a modern history. First recorded in U.S. Social Security data in 1970, it remained obscure for decades. Its popularity has been rising steadily since 2014, and it reached its peak rank of 7,194 in the most recent year, 2025. At that point, the name was given to 1 in every 155,280 boys. The name's trajectory reflects the enduring influence of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, particularly the film adaptations released in the early 2000s. Despite having no top state concentrations, Aragorn has strong name-based associations with fantasy and adventure. It remains a rare and distinctive choice.
Aragorn is a name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for the character Aragorn II Elessar in his Middle-earth works. The name is likely derived from Sindarin, a language Tolkien created, possibly meaning 'revered king' or 'kingly valor.' It first appeared in The Lord of the Rings, published in 1954-1955, and has since been used as a given name, especially among fans of the books and films.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ara, Ari, Gorny
Sibling names for Aragorn
Names that share Aragorn's style, for a brother or sister.
