How Many People Are Named Aran?

Complete statistics for the name Aran: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aran
Very Rare
Irish

Aran means 'high' or 'mountainous', a rare name for boys. Only 1 in 352,922 Americans are named Aran, making it very uncommon. The majority of people named Aran are under 30, showing its popularity among younger generations.

~362
Living in US
1 in 915,606
Americans
2022
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
High, mountainous
🌐
Origin
Irish
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Strong Determined Adventurous
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

21,079
Worldwide Bearers
#36,363
Global Rank
🇹🇭 Thailand
7,302
🇮🇳 India
5,448
🇪🇸 Spain
2,287
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,400
🇺🇸 United States
719
🇬🇧 England
615
🇵🇭 Philippines
484
🇲🇾 Malaysia
383
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇧🇷 Brazil
218

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
909 (97%)
♀ Female
26 (3%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
661
Would be under 30 (69%)
302
Would be 30–60 (31%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 963 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2022

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
14
Modern Appeal
100
International
98

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aran Through the Generations

Aran has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2022 with 36 births. Today, there are 935 people named Aran living in the United States, with most being under 30 years old. This modern name is predominantly used by younger individuals, indicating its appeal to contemporary parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 99
Texas 23
New York 16

✨ Similar Names to Aran

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aran's Irish roots

📄 About the Name Aran

How Many People Have the Name Aran?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 362 people in the United States currently share the name Aran. That works out to roughly 1 in every 915,606 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aran a Common or Rare Name?

Aran is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aran Mean?

Aran means "high, mountainous" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aran in SSA data, approximately 97% are male and 3% are female.

When Was Aran Most Popular?

The name Aran reached peak popularity in 2022, with 36 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aran?

Approximately 362 people named Aran live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 362. That works out to roughly 1 in 915,606 Americans.

Is Aran a rare name?

Aran is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 915,606 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aran mean?

Aran means "high, mountainous" and comes from Irish origins.

Is Aran more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 97% of people named Aran are male and 3% are female.

When was Aran most popular?

Aran peaked in 2022 with 36 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US362
All-Time Births362
1 in X1 in 915,606
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age23
Peak Year2022
World Rank#36,363
Male %97%
Female %3%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.