Boy · #6,215 in 2026

Aragorn

Name: Popularity of the name Aragorn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Aragorn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Aragorn is a fictional character and a protagonist in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Aragorn is a Ranger of the North, first introduced with the name Strider and later revealed to be the heir of Isildur, an ancient King of Arnor and Gondor. Aragorn is a confidant of the wizard Gandalf and plays a part in the quest to destroy the One Ring and defeat the Dark Lord Sauron.

Current Rank

#6,215

Peak Rank

#5,492 (2004)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1970

First Year

2023

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5492

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Aragorn

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Origin & history

Further information: Isildur Long ago, Sauron , the Dark Lord, made the One Ring , a Ring of Power , to enable him to take control of the whole of Middle-earth . Isildur and his brother Anárion – together with their father Elendil , High King of Gondor and Arnor – joined the Last Alliance of Elves under Gil-galad and Men against Sauron. The Alliance defeated Sauron at the Battle of Dagorlad, and laid siege to Sauron's Dark Tower, Barad-dûr , in Mordor. After seven years, Sauron came out to challenge the Alliance. During the final battle on the slopes of Mount Doom , Elendil and Gil-galad were

The Story of Aragorn

Aragorn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1970, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 14 Aragorns were born — ranking #5,492 that year. As of 2026, Aragorn ranks #6,215 for baby boys with 14 births, with steady use. In total, more than 98 Aragorns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Aragorn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Aragorn is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aragorn

What does the name Aragorn mean?

How popular is Aragorn in 2026?

In 2026, Aragorn ranks #6,215 among boys' names in the U.S., with 14 babies given the name that year.

When was Aragorn most popular?

Aragorn reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,492 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Aragorn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Aragorn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Aragorn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aragorn include Amelia, Edwar, Zubin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aragorn

Aragorn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1970 and has accumulated 98 births in the dataset. Aragorn's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,492. Use the chart and map above to compare Aragorn's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.