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Ahren

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Ahren: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 1997.

Ahren is a modern Gaelic variant of Aaron, a name of Hebrew origin that likely means "high mountain" or "exalted one." While Ahren itself is uncommon, Aaron has ancient biblical roots as the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of Israel. Among notable bearers, American musician Ahren Stringer, lead vocalist of the metalcore band The Amity Affliction, brings the name a contemporary edge. There are a handful of places named Aaron, such as Mount Aaron in New Zealand, though these are tied to the standard spelling. Ahren is also a familiar surname in parts of Germany and Scandinavia, where it sometimes derives from the Old Norse word *arn* for eagle, adding a distinct northern European strand to its story.

Boy 1 of 52 years

Peak year
19973 babies
Latest (1997)
#4033 babies
Total births
3since 1997
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1997 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).