Aaron
Meaning: High mountain; exalted; strong
Origin: Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #45
Total births: 13,359
History: Aaron surged in the 1990s in Australia. Aaron Finch captained Australia in limited-overs cricket. The name carries a strong, straightforward Australian energy. Aaron represents the generation of Australian men who came of age during the country's sporting golden era.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2019) | #86 |
| Babies named Aaron in 2019 | 103 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 13,359 |
| Peak year | 1986 (517 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #18 |
| Years in records | 1969–2019 (48 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 5 spots |
Frequently asked about Aaron
What does the name Aaron mean?
Aaron means “High mountain; exalted; strong” from Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain roots.
What is the origin of the name Aaron?
Aaron has Hebrew — from Aharon (אַהֲרֹן), possibly from a root meaning high, exalted, or mountain origin. The traditional meaning is “High mountain; exalted; strong”.
How popular is Aaron in Australia?
Aaron ranked #86 in Australia in 2019 — given to 103 babies that year.
When was Aaron most popular?
Aaron peaked in 1986 with 517 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Aaron a boy or girl name?
Aaron is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Aarons in registered births are male.
How long has Aaron been recorded in Australia?
Aaron appears in birth records in Australia across 48 years — from 1969 through 2019.