How Many People Are Named Aaren?
An estimated 1,164 people in the United States have the first name Aaren. It is used for both genders, with 76.4% male. The average bearer is 26 years old, and Aaren peaked in popularity in 2003 with 44 births that year.
Below you will find a full statistical profile of Aaren as a first name in the United States, including gender data, a year-by-year popularity timeline going back to 1880, a decade breakdown, state-by-state birth registrations, and, when available, a 2020 Census snapshot showing who had the name at that point in time. You can also check how many people share the full name Aaren paired with any surname.
Estimated Living Americans
1,164
About 1 in 294,462 people in the U.S.
Rarity
Rare
Predicted Gender
Male
76.4% confidence
Average Age
26
years old
Peak Year
2003
44 births
Total Registered
1,194
since 1880
Gender Distribution for Aaren
Aaren is a genuinely unisex name, used for both males (76.4%) and females (23.6%). Out of 1,194 total births registered, 912 were male and 282 were female.
Aaren as a male name
Ranked #10,893 in 2024
6 male births in 2024
Peak: 2003 (36 births)
Aaren as a female name
Ranked #17,001 in 2010
5 female births in 2010
Peak: 1990 (23 births)
Aaren in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,027 people with the first name Aaren, which placed it at #12,202 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The estimated living count elsewhere on this page is different: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two figures are not expected to match exactly.
Read this section as a snapshot of people who already had the name in 2020. The SSA charts elsewhere on this page are still the better way to see how the name rose, fell, or shifted across generations.
Gender in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, Aaren was recorded as predominantly male. Out of 1,027 people with this name in that snapshot, 69.5% were male and 30.5% were female. That is less heavily male than the long-run SSA birth pattern on this page, which sits at 76.4% male.
Census Count
1,027
people with this name
Census Rank
#12,202
among Census first names
Frequency Rate
0.34
per 100,000 people
Recorded Race and Hispanic Origin in the 2020 Census
In the 2020 Census, the first name Aaren was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (51.57%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (21.43%) and Hispanic (13.41%).
These percentages describe the people who had the first name Aaren in the 2020 Census. They do not tell you the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
2020 Census demographic breakdown
Each row shows a recorded Census category for people with the first name Aaren.
| Group | Share | Count |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51.57% | 527 |
| Black | 21.43% | 219 |
| Hispanic | 13.41% | 137 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander | 7.93% | 81 |
| Two or More Races | 4.89% | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.78% | 8 |
The Census published separate sex and race/origin tables for first names, so their total counts can differ slightly for the same name. That is why the race section focuses on the demographic mix rather than repeating a second headline count.
Aaren: Popularity Over Time
SSA records for Aaren span from the 1970s to the 2020s, covering 6 decades of naming data. The most popular decade for this name was the 1990s, when 345 babies were registered. Aaren has declined significantly from its peak in the 1990s. Recent registrations are a fraction of what they were at the name's height.
Aaren by Decade
How has Aaren tracked across different eras? The table below groups all SSA birth registrations into 10-year periods, with separate male and female counts. The colored bar shows each decade's share relative to the peak.
Aaren by State
Birth registrations for Aaren span all 3 states and territories in the SSA database. The highest counts are in California, New York, Texas. The lowest are in Texas, New York, California. On average, about 38 Aarens were registered per state.
Aaren + Last Name Combinations
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Aaren: Questions and Answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaren?
We estimate approximately 1,164 people named Aaren are alive in the United States today. This is based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024, adjusted for mortality using CDC life tables. About 1 in 294,462 Americans share this first name.
Is Aaren a common name?
Aaren is classified as "Rare" and is more popular than 91.1% of all first names in the SSA database. A total of 1,194 births have been registered with this name since 1880.
When was Aaren most popular?
Aaren reached peak popularity in 2003, when 44 babies were given this name. The average age of a living person named Aaren is approximately 26 years old, reflecting when the name was most commonly given.
How common was Aaren in the 2020 Census?
The 2020 Census recorded 1,027 people with the first name Aaren. That placed it at #12,202 in the published Census first-name tables, or 0.34 people per 100,000.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census number is a count of people with the name in 2020. The living estimate is a current model based on SSA birth records and survival rates, so it aims to estimate how many people with the name are alive now.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The popularity chart tracks birth registrations, not people currently alive. It shows how often Aaren was given to babies from 1880 through 2024, which is why it is the best tool on the page for seeing long-run naming trends.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Aaren?
In the 2020 Census snapshot, Aaren was recorded as predominantly male. The published split was 69.5% male and 30.5% female.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Aaren?
In the 2020 Census, the first name Aaren was most commonly recorded among people who identified as White (51.57%). The next largest recorded groups were Black (21.43%) and Hispanic (13.41%). These percentages describe the people who had the name in the 2020 Census, not the deeper meaning or origin of the name itself.
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census published separate first-name tables for sex and for race and Hispanic origin. Those totals can differ slightly for the same name, so the page uses them as two related snapshots rather than treating them as perfectly interchangeable counts.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name tables only include names that met the Bureau's publication rules. That means some names on this site will have SSA history but no published Census demographic snapshot.
Is Aaren a male name?
Aaren is predominantly male. 76.4% of people with this name are male. See the gender breakdown above for full details.
Why can Aaren have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because a name can build up a large population over many decades. Aaren peaked in 2003, and the average living bearer is about 26 years old, so a name can still have millions of living bearers even after it stops feeling current for newborns.
How many Aaren Smiths are there?
To find how many people share a specific full name, we combine first name and surname frequencies. Try: Aaren Smith, Aaren Johnson, Aaren Williams. You can also search any combination on our homepage.
Where does this data come from?
Our estimates use Social Security Administration birth records (1880 to 2024), adjusted for survival using CDC 2023 life tables broken down by sex. The U.S. population figure (342,754,338) is from the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Full methodology.
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