Arron Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AIR-uhn //ˈɛərən//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Enlightened; English: Variant of Aaron
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Arron is a variant of the more commonly known name Aaron, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form, אַהֲרוֹן (Aharon), is believed to derive from a combination of elements meaning 'mountain' and 'light' or 'exalted.' This name was transliterated into Greek as Ἀαρών (Aaron) and subsequently into Latin as Aaron, before making its way into Old French and eventually into English.
The transition into English occurred during the Middle Ages, particularly through the influence of the Christian Bible, where Aaron is a significant biblical figure, serving as the elder brother of Moses and the first high priest of the Israelites, as detailed in the Book of Exodus. Historically, Aaron's prominence in biblical texts has led to his name being associated with leadership and priesthood.
The name appears in various religious contexts, including Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, where Aaron is recognized for his role in the Exodus narrative. The King James Bible, published in the early 17th century, further solidified the name's presence in English-speaking cultures, as it provided a widely accepted translation of biblical texts that included Aaron's story.
Culturally, the name Arron and its variant Aaron have been imbued with symbolic significance, often representing qualities such as strength, guidance, and spiritual authority. The name has been used in various literary and artistic works throughout history, reinforcing its enduring legacy.
In some contexts, diminutive forms like Ron or Ronnie have emerged, reflecting a more informal or affectionate usage, though these variations are less historically significant than the original form.
Famous people named Arron
In this section, you will find notable people named Arron. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Arron who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Arron Afflalo is a former professional basketball player best known for playing with the Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, and UCLA Bruins.
Arron Banks is a businessman best known for his role in the Brexit campaign and as a prominent figure in the Leave.EU organization.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Arron was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Arron has ranked as high as #1252 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Ohio, Michigan, and New York.
In the past 5 years the name Arron has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Arron is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Arron was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Arron.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 2022 | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| 2021 | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| 2020 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2019 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2018 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2017 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 2016 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 2015 | 46 | 46 | 0 |
| 2014 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 2013 | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| 2012 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 2011 | 54 | 54 | 0 |
| 2010 | 75 | 75 | 0 |
| 2009 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2008 | 66 | 66 | 0 |
| 2007 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 2006 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 2005 | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| 2004 | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| 2003 | 110 | 110 | 0 |
| 2002 | 101 | 101 | 0 |
| 2001 | 143 | 143 | 0 |
| 2000 | 121 | 121 | 0 |
| 1999 | 139 | 139 | 0 |
| 1998 | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| 1997 | 154 | 154 | 0 |
| 1996 | 196 | 190 | 6 |
| 1995 | 237 | 229 | 8 |
| 1994 | 217 | 217 | 0 |
| 1993 | 231 | 223 | 8 |
| 1992 | 251 | 241 | 10 |
| 1991 | 258 | 251 | 7 |
| 1990 | 234 | 226 | 8 |
| 1989 | 293 | 285 | 8 |
| 1988 | 226 | 226 | 0 |
| 1987 | 188 | 181 | 7 |
| 1986 | 193 | 186 | 7 |
| 1985 | 226 | 216 | 10 |
| 1984 | 199 | 191 | 8 |
| 1983 | 193 | 185 | 8 |
| 1982 | 204 | 192 | 12 |
| 1981 | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| 1980 | 192 | 183 | 9 |
| 1979 | 169 | 154 | 15 |
| 1978 | 189 | 176 | 13 |
| 1977 | 171 | 163 | 8 |
| 1976 | 167 | 154 | 13 |
| 1975 | 176 | 168 | 8 |
| 1974 | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| 1973 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1972 | 127 | 127 | 0 |
| 1971 | 136 | 136 | 0 |
| 1970 | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| 1969 | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| 1968 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1967 | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| 1966 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1965 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1964 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1963 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1962 | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 1961 | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| 1960 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 1959 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1958 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1957 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1956 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1955 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1954 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1953 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1952 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1951 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1950 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1949 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1948 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1947 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1946 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1945 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1944 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1943 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1942 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1941 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1940 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1939 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1938 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1937 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1936 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1935 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1934 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1933 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1932 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1931 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 1930 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1929 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1928 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1927 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1926 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1925 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1924 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1923 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1922 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1921 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1920 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1919 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 1918 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1917 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1916 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1915 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1914 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 1900 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
Top States for Arron (2021)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 | |
| TX | 6 |