Declining since 2011, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Saron since 1974
Babies named Saron per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 27 | 13 |
| 1990s | 78 | 29 |
| 2000s | 249 | 63 |
| 2010s | 381 | 39 |
| 2020s | 36 | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Saron is an uncommon name that shares its sound and spelling with several other modern coinages. First recorded in 1974, it saw its peak popularity in 2011, at a rank of 14,942 in 2025, with approximately 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been declining since that peak year, and it has not been recorded in any top state lists. Its origins are debated, often considered a variant of the Hebrew place name Sharon or possibly an Ethiopian name, though the evidence for the latter is thin. Saron remains a choice for parents seeking a melodic, cross-cultural name that stands out without being exotic.
Saron appears as a variant of Sharon, a biblical place name from the Hebrew 'שָׁרוֹן' (Sharon), referring to the fertile coastal plain. It may also be related to Ethiopian names, but evidence is sparse. As a given name, Saron emerged in the 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of Sharon in English-speaking countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Ron, Sare
Sibling names for Saron
Names that share Saron's style, for a brother or sister.
