Boy · #6,525 in 2026

Aro

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

Current Rank

#6,525

Peak Rank

#6,335 (2021)

Total Babies

117

5-Yr Trend

+21%

2009

First Year

2026

Last Year

2021

Peak Year

#6335

Peak Rank

117

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Aro

Aro first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2009, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when 13 Aros were born — ranking #6,335 that year. As of 2026, Aro ranks #6,525 for baby boys with 12 births, rising sharply (+21% over the past five years). In total, more than 117 Aros have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Aro

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

Arow
Aaro
Ouro
Ari
Oro
Ahri
Aru
Auro
Oura
Arri
Araw
Ouray

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Aro

What does the name Aro mean?

Aro is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2009. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Aro in 2026?

In 2026, Aro ranks #6,525 among boys' names in the U.S., with 12 babies given the name that year.

When was Aro most popular?

Aro reached its peak popularity in 2021, ranking #6,335 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Aro a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Aro?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Aro include Elonzo, Kino, Issam. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Aro

Aro is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2009 and has accumulated 117 births in the dataset. Aro's peak popularity came in 2021 when it ranked #6,335. Use the chart and map above to compare Aro'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.