The name Aren is of Irish origin and means "littleheight". It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Rinnin, which is believed to have originated in County Cork. The name has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages, but it became more popular in the late 20th century. Today, Aren is considered a unique and distinctive name for boys.
The name Aren experienced fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peak years being 1975 (10 births) and 1997 (20 births). However, it appears to have been more commonly used from the late 1980s to mid-1990s, with a total of 342 births recorded since 1946.