The first name Aran
A boy’s name.
2 syllables Male
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 32 boys were named Aran, making it the 953rd most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 2014, with 54 births (#632).
1,148
babies named Aran, 1996–2025
#953
rank in 2025
2014
peak year
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Aran with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Aran at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 38 boys born in the United States were named Aran, the 3,130th most popular boys’ name that year.
1,001
babies named Aran since 1880
#3,130
rank in 2025
2025
peak year
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Questions
- How popular is the name Aran?
- In 2025, 32 boys born in England and Wales were named Aran, ranking 953rd. Its peak was 2014, with 54 births.
- Is Aran a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 97% of the 1,001 US babies named Aran since 1880 were boys.
- When was Aran most popular?
- 2025 in the United States, when 38 babies were named Aran, its highest rank at 3,130th.