Is Aren a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Aren is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #840 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Aren Unisex

Popularity: #840 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAIR-en / /ˈɛərən/

Hebrew; Irish

Meaning

Hebrew: 'lion'; Irish: 'ocean'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Aren has roots in both Hebrew and Irish cultures. In Hebrew, it is associated with strength and courage, symbolized by the lion. In Irish, it reflects a connection to nature and the sea. The name has gained some popularity in various regions, particularly among those seeking unique names with strong meanings.

Trend Summary

The name Aren has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years.

Variants

Aryn
Arenn

International Variants

Aren (Spanish)
Aren (Arabic)

Famous people named Aren

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Fictional characters named Aren

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Sibling Suggestions

Arlo Aidan Asher Evan Owen

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aren was first seen in the United States in 1925. Aren has ranked as high as #1276 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Aren has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aren (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
CA	26	44%
FL	8	14%
MA	7	12%
MD	6	10%
TX	6	10%
WA	6	10%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1925	5
1970	6
1972	6
1973	6
1974	7
1975	14
1976	24
1977	14
1978	20
1979	17
1980	25
1981	16
1982	21
1983	22
1984	26
1985	19
1986	26
1987	12
1988	27
1989	21
1990	31
1991	23
1992	37
1993	53
1994	49
1995	43
1996	58
1997	53
1998	51
1999	43
2000	38
2001	43
2002	53
2003	45
2004	62
2005	54
2006	61
2007	55
2008	48
2009	52
2010	50
2011	51
2012	42
2013	54
2014	54
2015	44
2016	65
2017	50
2018	77
2019	62
2020	63
2021	60
2022	70
2023	64
2024	84